TWO men have been arrested after a car chase ended with one suspect being found by the police helicopter.

Officers on patrol in the Hailsham area became aware of a vehicle of interest and tried to stop it at about 7.05pm on Sunday October 17.

After failing to stop, the Volkswagen Golf led officers on a short pursuit before coming to a stop in the vicinity of Ginger’s Green.

The two people in the car fled the scene, with one detained shortly afterwards, while the second was located following a search, assisted by the National Police Air Service helicopter.

A 20-year-old man from Hailsham was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop for police, he has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

A 26-year-old man from Hailsham was arrested on suspicion of the same offences and was released without charge.

A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "About 7.05pm on Sunday 17 October, officers on patrol in the Hailsham area became aware of a vehicle of interest.

"Police indicated for the Volkswagen Golf to stop, which it failed to do.

"Following a short pursuit, the vehicle came to a stop in the vicinity of Ginger’s Green, and two occupants decamped.

"One was detained shortly afterwards, while the second was located following a search, assisted by the National Police Air Service helicopter."