A DRUG dealer has been jailed for two years for dealing cocaine in Harrogate.

Wesley Austin Waterworth of no fixed address, was arrested in March last year following a short chase after he fled from officers who spotted a drug deal taking place outside a social club on East Parade.

A search of his clothing revealed over £570 in cash.

In a further search of his home at the time, officers found more cocaine including wraps and a large rock, cannabis, and drugs paraphernalia including two sets of weighing scales.

Waterworth, 29, pleaded guilty to four charges; possessing cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, criminal damage and possessing a class C drug.

He was jailed for two years and two weeks on July 29.

He was also ordered to pay £200 to fix the social club’s door after pulling the handle off while trying to evade arrest.

At the time of the offences he was serving a previous five-year prison sentence for burglary and violence on licence.

He was immediately recalled to prison following his arrest.

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