Sheffield man caught by police growing cannabis plants at his father's home

Sheffield Magistrates’ Court heard on November 12 how Adrian Cooper, aged 36, of Erskine Road, Heeley, Sheffield, had been found at his father’s flat on Fife Way, Wincobank, Sheffield, on May 30, and they discovered cannabis plants.

Mark Hughes, prosecuting, said police attended the property concerning another matter and they searched the flat and found cannabis plants.

Cooper told police he was looking after the property for his father and he had set up the cannabis grow for his personal use so he did not have to use dealers.

The defendant pleaded guilty to producing class B drug cannabis.

David Staniforth, defending, said Cooper – who has mental health issues and physical problems after he broke his knee in a motorbike accident - had stated there were only four cannabis plants at the property.

Magistrates adjourned the case to consider a probation report before sentencing on February 19.

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