Drone deployed to search for knifeman in Hellesdon

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 08:02 · Archive

Police in Norfolk used a drone to search for a man reportedly making threats with a knife on Links Avenue in Hellesdon.

Police in Norfolk deployed a drone after receiving reports of a man making threats with a knife on Links Avenue in Hellesdon on Friday 16 October. Officers attended the scene at 7.36pm and conducted thorough searches of the area on foot.

Despite the response, neither a suspect nor a knife was identified following the search. The drone was used as part of Norfolk Constabulary's trial of the 'Drone as First Responder' (DFR) scheme, a five-week initiative designed to improve the force's ability to respond quickly and effectively to incidents.

The drones can be deployed remotely and provide officers with a live aerial view of the scene before they physically arrive, helping them decide the best course of action.

How it is being reported

• Drone deployed after police received reports of knifeman making threatsA drone was used to try and locate a knifeman after reports of a man making threats with a weapon.Norwich Evening News · 20 Oct, 07:45
• Drone deployed after police received reports of knifeman making threatsA drone was used to try and locate a knifeman after reports of a man making threats with a weapon.Eastern Daily Press · 20 Oct, 07:45

In this story: Norfolk Constabulary · Hellesdon · Links Avenue

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