Barrow police have urged people to check that their Christmas list is legal after drugs and a weapon were seized from a home in the town.

Barrow police executed a warrant at an address in the Hindpool area, seizing a quantity of drugs and a gold knuckle duster.

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Speaking on its Facebook page, a spokesperson for Barrow police said: "A male in his 40s remains under investigation for the offences.

"Please ensure everything on your Christmas list this year is legal."

They then followed the post with the hashtag #santaisasnitch.