A POLICE helicopter was used to hunt for a suspect over Southampton.
Residents reported seeing the aircraft hovering over Swaythling and Bassett at about 10pm.
Anyone know why a police helicopter is hovering over #Swaythling #Bassett area in #Southampton? Its facing towards the airport, it's been here for about half an hour now and not moved! @dailyecho @HantsPolice @HantsPolRoads
— Zeo (@Zeo2113) May 20, 2018
National Police Air Service Bournemouth confirmed that it had been called to help Hampshire Police searching for a person in the area.
Hi, yes it was us and we were helping officers with a suspect search in the area. I'm afraid I cant disclose any more than that. Any further info would have to come from @HantsPolice #SM
— NPAS Bournemouth (@NPASBournemouth) May 21, 2018
The outcome of the search is not known.
More to follow
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