A police helicopter has helped track down two suspected motorbike thieves.

The chopper could be heard above homes in Rochester and Chatham in the early hours.

Police confirmed two suspected motorbiker thieves have been arrested and a stolen bike recovered following a pursuit.

A spokesman for Kent Police said: “Shortly after 2.15am this morning a motorbike, which had previously been reported stolen from an address in Rochester, was seen by officers on patrol in Chatham.

“The motorbike failed to stop for officers when requested and, following a pursuit which was assisted by a police helicopter, two 20-year-old men were arrested in John Street, Rochester on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.”

The vehicle has been recovered and the two men remain in custody while enquiries into the incident continue.