CONCERNS about drug related issues in a Hampshire city are being addressed say police.

Hampshire police were told by residents that drug dealing in Winnall, Hyde, Highcliffe and Winchester City Centre needs to be tackled.

Police say that they carrying out patrols and acting on intelligence about locations and known drug dealers, they say people are being searched and looked into thanks to an increase in local information.

Police are also looking at the use and disruption of New Psychoactive Substances within the Winchester area.