POLICE discovered a cannabis farm at a property in Whiston following reports from the public.

Officers executed a warrant on Cronton Avenue, Whiston on Thursday (December 7).

Police say they found what was described as a "large cannabis cultivation" at the house.

Police took to social media after making the discovery.

A statement said: "Knowsley Targeted Police have been executing warrants today. After information from the public a large cannabis cultivation was discovered in Cronton Avenue, Whiston."