A MAN charged with producing cannabis and dealing ketamine has appeared in court.

Police found a cannabis farm and items suspected to relate to the supply of drugs after officers attended an address on St Helens Road, Prescot on Monday, March 6 last year.

Christopher Tyrer, of Hayes Avenue, Prescot, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Friday, April 26.

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During the hearing Tyrer, 24, indicated guilty pleas to production of cannabis, abstracting electricity without authority, possession of ketamine with intent to supply, possession of cannabis and possession of Diazepam with intent to supply.

Tyrer was granted unconditional bail by magistrates as he was committed for sentence at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, May 24. 

St Helens Star: Tyrer will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown CourtTyrer will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court (Image: Stock)

Meanwhile, Micheal Pearce, of Broadlands, Prescot, indicated a guilty plea to possession of ketamine. 

Pearce, 25, was fined £80, made to pay costs of £120 and a £32 surcharge.

The court ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the drugs.