Police helicopter spotted in sky above Sheffield was ‘searching for injured man’

A police helicopter was used in the search for an injured man in a Sheffield suburb.
By Claire Lewis
Published 4th Aug 2020, 08:22 BST
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It was scrambled after officers were called by paramedics to a property on Aughton Lane, Aston, at 6.45am yesterday after a man was found with serious cuts to his head.

When officers arrived the man had left.

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A police helicopter was used to search for an injured man in Aughton, Aston, SheffieldA police helicopter was used to search for an injured man in Aughton, Aston, Sheffield
A police helicopter was used to search for an injured man in Aughton, Aston, Sheffield

The 25-year-old was eventually located at the rear of the property and was taken to hospital, where his injury is described as serious but not life threatening.

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He was also arrested on suspicion of burglary and harassment, not related to yesterday’s incident.

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A 20-year-old woman from Sheffield was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

She was later released on police bail.

South Yorkshire Police said: “Police searched the area and requested assistance from the National Police Air Service as they were concerned for the safety of the man.”