Helicopter search mounted amid police concern for a man’s welfare

The police helicopter has been drafted in this morning as police search South Yorkshire amid concerns for a man’s welfare.

The National Police Air Service sent a helicopter to the incident at Dearne Valley Parkway. Photo: NPAS | NPAS

placeholder image — The National Police Air Service sent a helicopter to the incident at Dearne Valley Parkway. Photo: NPAS | NPAS

South Yorkshire Police called in help from the helicopter in the early hours of this morning, as part of an ongoing search. It was seen over the Maltby area.

The force told The Star this morning: “This man still remains outstanding, and our work to locate him is ongoing.“

The National Police Air Service said in a statement: “At 4.33am on Monday, April 20, 2026, a police helicopter crew from NPAS Carr Gate was deployed to the Rotherham area to assist South Yorkshire Police in the search for a man for whom there was concern for his welfare.”

The aircraft was in the air in connection with the incident for 41 minutes.

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