Sheffield neighbours woken by helicopter during early morning police chase

A helicopter shattered the early morning peace during a police pursuit through Sheffield.
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Numerous people reported being woken by the chopper, which could be heard hovering over Woodhouse, Woodthorpe, Frecheville and Stradbroke at around 5am today, Monday, July 20.

A number of people commented online that they believed the helicopter was helping as police chased suspects riding bikes or scooters in the area, with one man saying his car was ‘nearly written off’ by the vehicle being pursued.

Police on Hollybank Crescent in Intake, Sheffield, on Monday, July 20Police on Hollybank Crescent in Intake, Sheffield, on Monday, July 20
Police on Hollybank Crescent in Intake, Sheffield, on Monday, July 20
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This photo later emerged of police vehicles beside a gennel off Hollybank Crescent in nearby Intake, though it is unclear at this stage if this was connected to the pursuit or the use of the helicopter.

South Yorkshire Police have been unable to provide details of the incident on Hollybank Crescent.

The force has yet to respond to a request for details about the police helicopter in the area.