Police helicopter in chase to stop motorbike bike stolen from New Road, Chatham
14:27, 13 January 2023
A police helicopter was scrambled to help in the hunt for a suspected stolen motorbike.
The chopper was seen circling around the River Medway yesterday afternoon.
It comes after officers on patrol in New Road, Chatham, attempted to stop a suspected stolen motorbike at around 2.45pm.
The rider failed to stop and made off from patrols.
A police spokesman said: "A thorough search of the local area was carried out with assistance from a National Police Air Service helicopter but the vehicle was not located.
"Inquiries into the incident are ongoing."
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