A man from Exmouth has admitted being armed with a knife and a hammer while drug dealing in the town, writes our court reporter.

Bradley Cottrell, aged 26, pleaded guilty to possession of class A cocaine and class B ketamine with intent to supply when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court.

He also admitted personal possession of ecstasy, also known as MDMA, and possession of a knife and a claw hammer in Tower Street, Exmouth on May 26 last year.

Recorder Emma Zeb released him on bail until September 27 pending a probation report.