ABOUT 20 cannabis plants have been discovered in a flat in Musselburgh.

A man has been charged after the cannabis cultivation was discovered yesterday (Thursday).

Police were called to a property on North High Street due to concern for the safety of the occupant.

When officers arrived, about 20 plants were discovered inside and seized.

A 48-year-old man has been charged with drugs and theft offences and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.