A MAN who was arrested on suspicion of production of a Class B drug after police uncovered a cannabis farm has been released under investigation.

Officers attended a property on Shaw Lane, Whiston on Thursday afternoon, December 6, after enquires into reports of drug misuse and anti-social behaviour in the area.

Police say an energy company has attended to make the property safe as the electricity was found to be tampered with.

Police say a man tried and slip out the back of the property to escape as they entered but he was detained.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of producing a Class B drug.

A police spokesman confirmed the man was later "released under investigation".