Cannabis farm discovered after fire at flats

A cannabis farm has been discovered in a block of flats in Birmingham after emergency services were called to a fire.

Police said they were called to Coniston Crescent before 06:30 GMT on Monday to assist fire crews.

While carrying out searches, officers said a cannabis farm containing 16 plants was found inside and the farm was shut down.

West Midlands Police said officers remained at the scene to help firefighters while they investigated the cause of the fire.