A CACHE of weapons was discovered by police who arrested a man in Newsome last night.

The 44-year-old man was arrested by police in the Ashenhurst area around 11.30pm for another offence.

But following other information, they searched his home and discovered five handguns.

Inquiries are now taking place to identify the weapons and discover if they are genuine or imitation weapons.

The man remains in custody at Huddersfield police station.