A suspected drug dealer who was chased down by police after being spotted at a children's play park has been charged and named by police.
Oliver Brandao, 23, of Brynbedw Road, Ferndale, Wales, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A x 2.
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Police were carrying out patrols when they were contacted by a Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Community Safety Patrol Officer who noticed suspected drug-related activity in the West Ham Park playground on Sunday, May 10.
Brandao was detained by police officers after a short foot chase, and £740 in cash, as well as a bottle which contained suspected crack cocaine and heroin, were located and seized.
He is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court today, Tuesday, May 12.
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