A MAN has been charged with the possession of a quantity of drugs.

Edward George Robinson (26), whose address was listed as St Nicholas Hospital, in Gosforth, was due to appear at South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court on February 16 to answer separate charges of possessing a Class A and Class B drug.

It is alleged Robinson had MDMA and cannabis in his possession in Hexham on April 19 2019.

The case was adjourned to North Tyneside Magistrates' Court on February 23.