SUSPECTED drug dealers arrested by police following reports of a man with a gun, in Newton Aycliffe, have been released under investigation.

Several police units, with specially trained armed officers were called out yesterday just after 3pm to Skipton Close.

No gun was found at the address, but police did arrest four suspected drug dealers after finding cannabis at the scene.

All four arrested have been released under investigation.

A police spokesperson said enquiries are still ongoing.