A man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following a police search.

Members of the public reported a number of people believed to be involved in drug dealing at Weavers Park, off Coggeshall Road, Braintree, at about 6.30pm on Tuesday.

Police stopped and searched a man but ran off as they tried to detain him.

Officers carried out a search and found him nearby 25 minutes later.

A 20-year-old Dunmow man was arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply and resisting arrest.

He was bailed until November 6, pending further enquiries.