A man has been charged in connection with drugs and weapon offences in Ipswich.

A Misuse of Drugs Act warrant was carried out at an address in Clapgate Lane on Tuesday, December 20.

During the raid, a "quantity" of suspected Class A drugs were located, as well as a knife and a knuckle duster.

Cash and mobile phones were also seized.

A 21-year-old man was arrested and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

Riaz Hushen, of Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, was charged with two counts of possession of an offensive weapon, possession with intent to supply a Class A controlled drug, namely cocaine, and possession of a Class B controlled drug, namely cannabis.

He was remanded to appear before Ipswich Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday, December 21.