A MAN has been arrested after police witnessed a suspected drug deal in Basingstoke last night.

Police officers saw what they believed to be a drug deal on Winchester Road just after 8pm, with officers conducting the proactive stop.

An 18-year-old man from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife, being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, and possession of criminal property.

A quantity of suspected Class A drugs, cash and a knife were seized.

He was released from custody and remains under investigation.