Live webcam foils transatlantic burglary!

The man went online in Dallas, Texas, to view images of Liverpool's Beatles quarter. When he saw a group of men scaling a ladder on Mathew Street - home to the famous Cavern Club - he realised he needed to call for "Help!".

He telephoned Merseyside Police and officers rushed to the scene and arrested three men. The break-in took place at a store at around 4.30am on Tuesday. It is believed the gang were stealing sports clothing.

Three men, all aged in their mid-30s, were arrested on suspicion of burglary and bailed pending further inquiries.

A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "We received a call from a man in Dallas, Texas, who was watching a webcam and said he could see men removing property from a store.

"There was a ladder against a wall and a first-floor window had been broken, and the men were taking property out."