Two men have been sentenced to prison following separate convictions for firearm and ammunition offences.

Jamall Prince, 39, of Seatons, was arrested on 17 June during a police operation targeting a suspect.

Officers observed three men together when one fled and attempted to hide between parked vehicles.

Although Prince was not found with any weapons, a search of the area uncovered a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol hidden in nearby brush.

He was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for possession of a firearm, and one year for possession of ammunition. The sentences will run concurrently.