Chris Davies, the Liberal Democrat MEP for the North West offered himself for arrest by Greater Manchester police for possession of a tiny amount of cannabis resin on a postage stamp on Saturday 15th December. It took place at the police station, Lee Street, Stockport during the latest demonstration in support of Colin Davies and the Dutch Experience coffee shop.

He waned to draw attention to the experience of his constituent, Colin Davies (no relation) who is currently in Strangeways prison on remand while awaiting trial on cannabis-related offences. Colin has been repeatedly denied bail despite never having being convicted of a drugs-related offence. This arrest would seem to indicate that the Stockport police are acting not so much to uphold the law, but rather to prevent a political point from being made. More news when we get it.

Chris will appeare in court on Thursday 20th December

Chris Davies being arrested outside Stockport police station. Photos by Experiencewm - click here