An Upminster man has been charged with drugs possession after police found a “large quantity” of cannabis at his home.

Residents alerted police about the 24-year-old and officers raided his home in Macon Way on yesterday.

A spokesman said: “Officers from Cranham and Upminster Safer Neighbourhood Teams gained entry to the address and the man was arrested and a large quantity of cannabis was seized.”

He has been charged with cannabis possession and bailed to attend court at a date to be confirmed.