A 44-year-old man who supplied drugs in Great Yarmouth close to a help centre for drug addicts has been jailed for more than two years.

Lee Tingle, of Livingstone Street, Norwich, pleaded guilty to one charge of being concerned in the supply of heroin and three counts of supplying heroin at Norwich Crown Court on Thursday, May 27.

The conviction follows an investigation by the Great Yarmouth Tactical Crime Unit into suspected drug dealing on North Quay. Plain clothes officers observed an area close a centre which offers services to help people with alcohol, drug and gambling problems.

As a result of their observations Tingle was arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs.

Tingle was sentenced to two years and eight months imprisonment.

Det Sgt Toby Gosden, from the Great Yarmouth Tactical Crime Unit, said: “This is a good sentence which reflects the seriousness of these offences.

“This individual was targeting vulnerable members of the community and as a result swift and firm action was taken against this individual.”

To report any suspected drugs activity contact Norfolk Police on 0845 456 4567 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.