FOUR people have been charged as part of an investigation into a drugs line between Somerset and Manchester.

Officers carried out two raids at properties in Bridgwater on February 22 and 23, where they arrested the quartet, all of whom were subsequently charged.

Curtis Coburn, 25, of Cavendish Road, Urmston; Zack Wildman, of Poppy Street, Partington, Manchester; Karl Richardson, 35 of Mainwood Road, Timperley, and 17-year-old boy were all charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin and cocaine).

Coburn was additionally charged with being in possession of cannabis following his arrest in Bridgwater.

He was also charged with affray, being in possession of a bladed article and two counts of wounding with intent for offences which took place in Manchester last year.

Avon & Somerset Police officers worked with colleagues in Greater Manchester Police in the investigation.

The teenager was also charged with possession of heroin.

All four appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court last Monday (February 26). The three adults were remanded into custody, while the teenager was released on court bail. They will next appear at Taunton Crown Court on Friday, March 29.

People can inform the police about suspected drug dealing on 101, or online at www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/drug-dealing-and-use. They can also report crimes anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.