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."
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