A TEENAGE boy from Taunton has been charged with supplying hard drugs.

The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court accused of dealing crack cocaine and heroin.

The youngster has pleaded not guilty to both charges.

The court heard allegations that he supplied crack cocaine in Bridgwater between March 20 and July 4 this year.

He is further alleged to have supplied heroin in the same town on July 4.

He was granted conditional bail by the magistrates.

As part of his bail, he must follow a 7pm to 7am curfew, when he must be at a named property.

He is also prohibited from entering Bridgwater and Weston-super-Mare.

And he cannot carry an unregistered mobile phone or SIM card.