By Beth Grice
A police helicopter was seen over York last night in aid of searching for a missing person. The first sighting of the helicopter was reported around 10pm last night and was searching around the River Ouse, Knavesmire, Hob Moor and Dringhouses area.
At 6:39am a North Yorkshire Police Officer involved with the search explained what was taking place and confirmed the person has been found safely:
For those wondering what @NPASNewcastle were doing above York tonight… they were assisting us in the search for a vulnerable missing person, clearing large open areas and the surrounding streets. Glad to report the missing person has been found safe and well! #oneteam
— PC541NYP (@PC541NYP) May 9, 2018
People took to social media in order to find out what was taking place and to share their photos and videos of the search helicopter.
Anybody know the reasoning for the helicopter circling? #York @yorkpress
— Josh Cunnington (@_JoshCunnington) 8 May 2018
Anyone know why a helicopter has been over Tadcaster Road area of #York for the past 5-10min?
— ????☕ Hannah (@mshannah_jane) 8 May 2018
Police helicopter right over the top of me now, anybody know what’s going on?! #York
— Sophie Day (@sophd221b) 8 May 2018
Big police operation in #york tonight around south bank knavesmire area. Don’t know why but more no doubt from @NYPControlRoom @nyorkspolice on @minsterfm in the morning. Now searching front gardens with police on foot in Albemarle rd I’m told. @caterinasoave pic.twitter.com/vthqbYc0wN
— DavidDunninguk (@daviddunninguk) 8 May 2018
