A MAN was arrested after police discovered a cannabis factory in Lower Gornal.

Police found the factory at an address on Woodfield Road after executing a warrant.

Officers discovered 59 plants, surrounded by white sheets, a thermometer and artificial lights.

A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation.

Dudley North Police shared details of the raid on Twitter on December 30, with: "Following intelligence received a warrant has been executed in Lower Gornal. One male is under arrest and a large quantity of cannabis plants recovered."