Appeal after cannabis plants discovered at Brighton fire

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 07:00

Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses after cannabis plants were discovered at the scene of a fire in Brighton.

Emergency services were called to a flat fire in Beaconsfield Road at around 3.50pm on Friday the 10^th of January.

Nobody was reported to have been in the house at the time and no one was injured.

Police say no arrests have been made and enquiries remain ongoing.

Anyone with information about the fire or activity at the property can report online or call 101 quoting serial 772 of 10/01.

If you suspect or are aware of any properties where cannabis may be cultivated, Sussex Police encourage you to report it. You can do so online, by calling 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or through their website.

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