A man found in possession of drugs and a knife while driving has been jailed.

Phillip Anderson was sentenced to two years and 10 months behind bars after police stopped him in Lamberhurst and Dartford.

The 41-year-old was first stopped by officers on October 9, 2018 while driving a vehicle on the A21 in Lamberhurst .

His car was searched, leading to wraps of cocaine being uncovered alongside a quantity of cannabis and a knife disguised as a torch.

On November 16 officers were patrolling the Dartford area when at around 9.55pm Anderson came to their attention while driving onto the A206 Crossways Boulevard.

Police requested him to stop the vehicle but he continued driving, so officers made controlled contact to bring it to a halt.

When the vehicle came to a stop, Anderson got out and tried to run away but was arrested after a short chase on foot.

During a search of the vehicle, officers found a small quantity of cannabis as well as a flick knife. He was arrested and later charged with the offences.

He was sentenced on Friday at Maidstone Crown Court after admitting possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of cannabis and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Anderson, of Wishing Tree Road North, St Leonards-On-Sea, was jailed for two years and 10 months.

Investigating officer PC Marcel Bibi said: "On both occasions Anderson was found in possession of drugs and knives and this is not acceptable behaviour. I hope his sentence acts as a deterrent to others."

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