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Sunderland man jailed for shining laser at police helicopter crew

04 June 2025
A black and yellow police helicopter in flight with spinning rotor blades, displaying the word 'POLICE' and a badge emblem on its side. Lights are visible on the tail and front of the aircraft.

Robbery on the rails: Joint effort leads to swift arrests in Essex

30 May 2025
A large screen displays the BBC Radio 1 logo and the text 'BIG WEEKEND LIVERPOOL 2025' against a colorful geometric background. The stage below is set up with musical instruments and equipment, indicating preparation for a live event or concert.

NPAS supports Merseyside Police at Radio 1 Big Weekend in Liverpool

27 May 2025
A yellow and black NPAS police helicopter with the registration code G-POLD parked on a concrete surface. The word 'POLICE' and the NPAS emblem are visible on the side. Two people are seated in the cockpit, with their faces obscured. Grass and a partly cloudy sky form the background.

Coordinated response with NPAS results in arrest in Waltham Abbey M25 incident

23 May 2025
A yellow and black twin-engine propeller aircraft is parked on a tarmac in front of a large blue hangar. The plane has a high-wing design with a propeller on each wing. In the background, there’s another hangar with red and white walls under a cloudy sky.

NPAS aeroplane helps in arrests following pursuit in Sheffield

22 May 2025
Pilot in a helicopter cockpit at sunset, with glowing instruments and a view above the clouds.

Arrest made after laser aimed at police helicopter in Grimsby

16 May 2025
A yellow and black twin-engine propeller aircraft is parked on a tarmac in front of a large blue hangar. The plane has a high-wing design with a propeller on each wing. In the background, there’s another hangar with red and white walls under a cloudy sky.

April 2025 - Performance Update

14 May 2025
A police helicopter is parked on a tarmac at sunset. The helicopter is black with yellow accents and has the word 'POLICE' and a police badge emblem on its side. The rotors are spinning, and the sun is low on the horizon, casting an orange glow across the sky. There are buildings and trees in the background, as well as a tall light tower to the right of the image.

March 2025 – Performance Update

12 May 2025
An aerial view of a black car driving on a two-lane road with greenery on both sides. The image appears to be taken from a police helicopter or drone, as indicated by the Gloucestershire Constabulary logo in the top left corner and crosshairs centred on the car.

NPAS assists in high-speed pursuit arrest

09 May 2025
A person in an orange shirt is seated on the ground with hands cuffed behind their back, surrounded by at least three police officers. The image is from body-worn camera footage dated 28 October 2024.

Tactical Flight Officer jumps from helicopter to make arrests

20 March 2025
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