A POLICE helicopter searched Brighton for a man riding a stolen motorbike.

The National Police Air Service helicopter from Redhill was called by Sussex Police to trace a man in his 20s who was believed to have stolen the red and white Honda off-road bike from Providence Place at around midday. Despite an extensive search of the area neither the man – who was riding without a helmet -or the bike has been found so far.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting 522 of 26/11 on 101 or by emailing 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.