A police helicopter has been used in a search for two men who have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a motor vehicle.

A 43-year-old and a 49-year-old were taken into custody at around 12.30pm this afternoon (Monday, October 2) in Waveney, Hemel Hempstead.

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "Some of you may be wondering why the police helicopter has been flying over Hemel Hempstead.

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"It's been assisting us in a search for suspects.

"A 43-year-old man and a 49-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a motor vehicle.

"Both are on their way to custody."

Information can also be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

Anonymous information can be given by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.