THE grandson of the late MP for Hartlepool has appeared before a court charged with producing cannabis.
Carl Leadbitter, 24, of Brimstone Close, Hartlepool, appeared before Teesside Crown Court with Gary Davidson, 27, of Stonethwaite Close, also Hartlepool. Both admitted producing 41 cannabis plants between November last year and January 5 this year.
Davidson had earlier admitted possession of herbal cannabis. He and Leadbitter, the grandson of the late Hartlepool MP, Ted Leadbitter, were bailed. The case was adjourned for pre-sentence reports.
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