A MAN is set to appear before magistrates charged with drugs and weapon offences.

Robert Reilly, 23 and of Granville Road, Reading, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine in a public place.

Thames Valley Police have also charged him with a single count of possessing a bladed object.

Reilly was bailed and will appear at Reading Magistrates' Court on June 20.

A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "The charges were made in connection with a stop search officers made yesterday (Friday, June 1).

"Wraps of cocaine and a knife were located."