A Tingley man who was caught drug dealing by police has narrowly avoided a prison sentence.
Stephen Hawkins, 29, was arrested in January 2021 after the Mercedes he was in was stopped by police. Officers found £500 worth of cocaine among other drugs in the car and Hawkins, of Old Hall Road in Tingley, was found to be in possession of cannabis, MDMA and more cocaine.
His Honour Judge Clark told Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday more drugs and cash were found at his home and the drugs amounted to an estimated street value of £3,700. It was said an examination of a mobile phone showed Hawkins' involvement with dealing class A drugs and was "offering to supply class A drugs."