A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing near a children's play area.

Police were called by a concerned parent who believed they had seen a man drug dealing in Chalkwell Park at about 3pm on Monday.

There were a number of other parents and children around at the time.

Officers attended and arrested a 27-year-old man from Hockley forpossession of cannabis with intent to supply.

He has been released on police bail until September 26.

Temporary Police Sergeant Scott Fitzmaurice, of Leigh police, said: "We rely on the public for intelligence about drug dealers and will respond quickly to any active drug dealing."

Anyone with information should call police on 0300 333 4444.