POLICE remain at the scene of a cannabis factory discovered in a former pub.

Officers are at the Engineers Arms in Northam Road after finding a “large quantity” of cannabis plants in the building on Monday.

Police are working to dismantle the infrastructure inside and seize the plants.

The discovery was made after police attended the scene to investigate a hit-and-run in the early hours.

Read more: Cannabis factory discovered after pedestrian suffers life-changing injuries 

A crash between a silver Volkswagen CC and a man in his 40s left the man with facial injuries and a serious leg injury.

A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to burgle.

The force is now appealing for people with information or footage to come forward by calling 101 or visiting their website, quoting 44220287694.

Information can also be reported anonymously via the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

DS Nicola Rose previously said: "This was a serious collision which could have a life-changing impact on the injured man, and we need anyone who may have seen what happened to come forward."

A message from the Editor

Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo.

Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website.

You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more.

Don't take my word for it - subscribe here to see for yourself.

Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by joining our Facebook group - Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents

Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated Facebook group - Hampshire Court and Crime News