A man was dramatically arrested on the roof of a supermarket in the early hours of this morning after a suspected break-in.
A police helicopeter and fire officers helped to catch the 24-year-old, who fled to the roof of the store after police were called shortly before 2am.
He was arrested on suspicion of burglary and criminal damage at the shop in Brighton Road, Croydon.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Police were called last night at 1.47am this morning, April 5, 2013, to reports of a break-in at a supermarket in Brighton Road, South Croydon.
"Officers attended, and were assisted by the Met's Air Support Unit and London Fire Brigade.
"The suspect went to the roof of the premises but was eventually detained and arrested by officers."
The man was taken to a south London police station.
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