A DRUG dealer who used his mum's car to deliver drugs has been jailed.

Jomardi McPherson, of Applewood Drive, Plaistow, was caught with 1.7g of heroin and one 1g of cocaine and cannabis in Bush Fair, Harlow.

The 22-year-old, who ran away from police when they tried to question him, pleaded guilty to his crimes.

He was sentenced to one year and six months for breaching a suspended sentence.

He willl also spend one month behind bars for possession with intent to supply drugs.

The sentences will run consecutively.