A MAN has been arrested in relation to a hate crime incident and also drug offences. 

The incident took place today, October 13, at Mitchell's Auctions, Cockermouth. 

Once arrested for the hate-related public order offence, the man was further arrested for drug possession and drug driving. 

In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "Allerdale NPT have attended an incident at Mitchell's Auction, Cockermouth this morning which resulted in the arrest of a male for a Hate related public order offence.

"During a search of the male, a quantity of cannabis was found on him, and he has now been further arrested for possession of a Class B substance and Section 5a of the Road Traffic Act after failing a drug wipe for cannabis."