Police confirm why helicopter was out over Sheffield on Thursday

Police said a helicopter was used to try and locate a driver who failed to stop for officers.

The helicopter was seen and heard in Beauchief after a driver failed to stop for police in the Ringinglow Road area.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson told The Star: “The helicopter is in that area providing support after a reported fail to stop in the Ringinglow Road area of the city.”

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