A LARGE cannabis farm has been uncovered by police.

Officers raided a house in Thornton Street, Hartlepool, at 12.30pm on Wednesday and found around 150 plants in total.

Police said the electricity had been bypassed and posed a serious fire risk to other local residents.

Sergeant Ian Raine said: "We will always take positive action. These cannabis farms are a danger to our residents and are linked to organised crime.

"I urge anyone with information about criminality, to inform Cleveland Police."

The number to call is 101.