Man was found with crack at cenotaph

Police called to the cenotaph at Layton Cemetery in Blackpool found a man possessing 17 wraps of crack cocaine.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Oct 2015, 11:30 BST- 1 min read

David Campbell, 52, of Claremont Court admitted possessing the drugs when he appeared before Blackpool Magistrates.

He also admitted having a small amount of heroin

Jim Mowbray, prosecuting, said that members of the public alerted police when they saw what they thought was drug dealing in the cemetery.

Gary McAnulty defending, said that Campbell had so many wraps because buying in bulk was cheaper.

The lawyer said: “He is trying to get help for his drink and drugs problems.

Campbell was sent for pre sentence reports.