Man, 27, charged with drugs offences and escaping from lawful custody in Basingstoke

A man has been charged with a number of drugs offences in Basingstoke.

Liam Darvill, 27, from Beaconsfield Road, Basingstoke, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy and cannabis.

He was also charged with escaping from lawful custody, acquiring / using / possessing criminal property, possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A and possession of a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place.

Darvill is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court today (8 November).