A police helicopter has been deployed this afternoon across Earlsfield and Wandsworth Common in the search for a 'high-risk' missing person.
Several Wandsworth residents took to Twitter to find out why the helicopter had circled their homes for so long.
@NPASLondon hey what's going on around Wandsworth Common? You've been buzzing over my house a lot this afternoon... pic.twitter.com/kQ7svARNYF
— Jason Rosam (@JasonRosam) July 27, 2016
Officers from Northcote ward explained the helicopter was helping in the search for a high risk missing person.
It is not yet clear if the person has been found.
@MPSNorthcote thanks so much for explanation and I hope the person is found safe and sound.
— Jason Rosam (@JasonRosam) July 27, 2016
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