An 18-year-old has been arrested following a chase in pursuit of a stolen BMW in Dorcan.

Three police cars and a helicopter closed in on the suspect after the chase that ended at Morrisons on Dorcan Way at around 10.40 this morning.

Police had been alerted to a break-in in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate where a black BMW, cash and other items were stolen last night.

 Officers spotted the stolen car and gave chase to the 18-year-old driver who was arrested after trying to run on foot. 

The suspect, described as a local man, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, burglary and a section five public order offence.

The black BMW X4 was recovered at the scene and taken away by police.