Police plane spotted in skies above Sheffield

An aircraft believed to be the police plane has been spotted in the skies above Sheffield.

According to online flight trackers, a plane with the call sign G-POLZ has been flying over both Sheffield and Doncaster this evening.

Earlier this week, South Yorkshire Police denied the police helicopter was being used to monitor the coronavirus lockdown.

But again last night, multiple residents complained of a loud aircraft ‘hovering’ over the city for extended periods.

The new National Police Air Service (NPAS) planes, which are joining the existing fleet of helicopters in assisting forces across England and Wales (pic: NPAS)placeholder image
The new National Police Air Service (NPAS) planes, which are joining the existing fleet of helicopters in assisting forces across England and Wales (pic: NPAS) | Other 3rd Party

South Yorkshire Police have been asked to comment.

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