RAF Helicopter Scrambles to Isle of Wight for High-Risk Search
The national air support helicopter from RAF Benson, Oxford, was urgently deployed to the Isle of Wight this Sunday evening. The Eurocopter EC135 took to the skies just after 5pm to aid Hampshire Constabulary officers on the ground.
Search Underway at Carisbrooke Priory
Police are currently at Carisbrooke Priory, speaking with staff about a missing high-risk individual. A thorough search is underway, with the helicopter scouring woodlands near Mountjoy Cemetery in the Carisbrooke area.
Police Tight-Lipped on Details
Hampshire Police confirmed the helicopter’s involvement in the active incident but declined to release further information, stating it wouldn’t be appropriate at this stage.
