POLICE have uncovered a cannabis factory in Penketh.

Officers made the discovery yesterday, Wednesday, but detectives remain at the scene while investigations continue. 

Police descended on a property on Newlyn Gardens shortly before 1.30pm following intelligence from members of the public.

When officers arrived at the scene, a number of plants were discovered and seized.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 439 of June 28 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.