A drug dealer from Letchworth who led police on a foot chase through Cambridge has been jailed.

Callum Schooling, of Talbot Way, was sentenced to two years and eight months behind bars at Cambridge Crown Court yesterday (November 5), after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and possession of a bladed article.

On June 30, 2023, officers on patrol in Cambridge spotted a group of suspected drug dealers and users near to a play park in Church Street, Chesterton.

As they approached, 22-year-old Schooling ran off and officers could see a large red knife in the waistband of his trousers.

He was arrested and found in possession of the knife, a mobile phone, more than £600 in cash and five pairs of new sunglasses.

He also discarded a second mobile phone which was also recovered.

PC Will Lovell, from the Neighbourhood Support Team, said: "This sentence reflects the serious nature of both drug dealing and carrying a weapon.

"Thanks to the team’s work, he is now off the streets. We hope this serves as a reminder that drug dealing is not tolerated in our county."