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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

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