A BOY has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after concerns were raised over “cuckooing” at a person’s home.

Officers were called about “suspicious behaviour” at Hedge Parsley Crescent in Stone Cross near Eastbourne.

There were fears that the home of a vulnerable occupant had been taken over and used as a base for deals.

Police entered the address because of the concerns, and found cash inside. There was also drugs believed to be heroin.

The officers went there on October 21.

A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons but is not a tenant at the property, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug.

He was released on conditional bail until November 18 while the investigation continues.

Police said steps to safeguard the vulnerable tenant are being taken.