Drugs have been found at a children’s park in Oxford during a search.

During an open search of Blackbird Leys Park and Gillians Park, various drug paraphernalia and discarded tools were seized by police.

The search was guided by the Oxford Neighbourhood Team and involved other agencies, including Oxford Direct Services, Parks Team and Turning Point.

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A police spokesperson said: “Oxford Neighbourhood Team together with other partner agencies, conducted an open space search within Blackbird Leys Park and Gillians Park in Blackbird Leys.

"During our search, various drug paraphernalia and discarded tools were seized as well as other items littering the area.

"This has made the area cleaner and a safer place for our community to enjoy."