THE police helicopter was called out following a burglary yesterday afternoon.

The break-in happened in Glen Rise, Brighton, shortly before 4.30pm.

Following a police search of the area using the helicopter, three men were arrested at a premises in Hove.

Intruders stole £600 cash and a quantity of jewellery.

A bag containing items believed to have been stolen in the raid was also recovered.

A 35-year-old man of no fixed address and a 31-year-old man and a 30-year-old man, both from Brighton, have been arrested on suspicion of burglary.

They are currently in police custody awaiting interview by detectives.