POLICE in Chard seized several items of suspected stolen property during an operation in Chard yesterday (Wednesday, January 19).

Also during the search, the officers also came across a metal bar which could have been potentially used as a weapon.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police's South Somerset team said: "PC Hollick and PCSOs Trace and Martin have seized several items of suspected stolen property in Chard.

"While conducting a search a metal bar which was for the sole purpose of being a weapon was also seized."