A SUSPECTED burglar who was arrested after a city officer joined a police helicopter crew is due to face trial.

Nathan Cruikshank, of Monksfield Way, Slough, was arrested after a city detective requested the use of a police helicopter following burglaries in Worcester.

The 32-year-old suspect, arrested in Wokingham, is due to face trial at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on May 9.

He faces two burglary charges; stealing a number of watches and an air pistol of value unknown from Dover Avenue in Worcester between October 8 and 11; stealing jewellery of unknown value at Homestead Avenue in Worcester between October 4 and 7.

He must not enter Worcestershire (save for attending court, probation or solicitors) as part of his bail conditions.  He must live and sleep at the address in Slough.