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A police helicopter was spotted flying over Darlington last night as part of a police search.
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) chopper from Newcastle was deployed to the Darlington area at about 10.42pm on Tuesday (October 6).
A spokesperson for NPAS North East confirmed the helicopter had been called in to assist Durham Police with a suspect search.
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The crew spent a total of 17 minutes flying on the task before the deployment came to an end.
Residents in the area may have heard or spotted the helicopter overhead during the search.
The National Police Air Service provides aerial support to police forces across England and Wales, with aircraft used to assist with operations including searches, pursuits and surveillance.