A Parton man has been fined after admitting possession of an illegal drug.

Antony Christian Bridson, 39, was handed a £120 fine when he appeared before Workington magistrates.

The court heard Bridson was found in possession of a quantity of a class A drug, diamorphine on October 5 at Whitehaven.

He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £32 victim surcharge.