A WANTED man was arrested thanks to the help of a police helicopter on Tuesday night.

Rossendale Police posted on social media about the incident telling residents about the reason for the residents being disturbed at night.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "For those who were disturbed by the helicopter on Tuesday we advised why it was circling Rossendale on the In The Know messaging system and asked for your help in finding the suspect.

"The outstanding male Lewis Darbo 33 yrs was eventually tracked down and arrested on Wednesday evening and dealt with yesterday.

"He has been charged with ten counts of theft and his bail refused and will appear at Blackburn Magistrates this morning."