A police helicopter was spotted flying over Brighton this evening.

The helicopter was captured on film hovering over the city for around 20 minutes with its search light on at around 5pm.

The flight travelled between Seven Dials and the city centre before moving towards Portslade and Shoreham.

A bystander who saw the helicopter said: “I was just leaving the office and we heard it overhead, I looked up and there it was.

“It’s a mystery what was happening.”

Sussex Police were approached for comment.