A 50-YEAR-old man has been arrested after more than 60 cannabis plants were seized.

Officers executed a warrant at an address in New Cross Street in St Helens town centre at around 8.15pm last night, Monday, July 13.

A 50-year-old man from Preston was arrested on suspicion of cannabis production and has been taken for questioning.

Around 60 plants and the relevant growing equipment was seized.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 10 quoting ref. 20000412005 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111.