Police helicopter over east Bristol after quad bike is reported stolen

Police are searching for a stolen quad bike in east Bristol - with a National Police Air Service helicopter called in to help.

Dozens of people took to social media having seen the helicopter flying low over Kingswood and Fishponds at around 11am this morning (September 19).

Details are still vague, but an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson told Bristol World that the vehicle being traced is believed to have been stolen from Atherstone in North Common near Cadbury Heath between 11pm last night and 5.30am this morning.

It links to an appeal posted on social media for help in finding the quad bike. Numerous people have since responded with sightings of the vehicle along with speeding police cars in the east Bristol area.

A picture has even been posted of someone appearing to ride the same quad bike on a main road.

Meanwhile, people also reported seeing the police helicopter at the time of the Queen’s funeral in Hillfields, Fishponds and Kingswood

In a short statement at around 2.30pm, the Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “The helicopter was supporting officers on the ground looking for a stolen vehicle. They have not yet recovered the vehicle, but enquiries are ongoing.”

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