The Police helicopter was seen circling above Brighton and Hove this afternoon after reports of a man carrying a knife. The National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter provided aerial support to local officers during the search operation.
According to a Sussex Police spokesperson, the incident began around 11:40 AM on Saturday, May 25, when police received a report of two men attempting to steal a motorbike on Alfred Road, Brighton. “One of the men is believed to have had a knife,” the spokesperson said.