THREE people were arrested after a theft of a car in Bournemouth in the early hours of Friday morning.

Police were called at 1.16am to reports of the theft of a Ford Escort in the area of Feversham Avenue in Bournemouth.

Police officers, the dog unit and NPAS helicopter attended.

A search of the area was carried out and three men aged 18, 19 and 20 were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and are assisting officers with their enquiries.