Police helicopter spotted in Horncastle

Lincolnshire Police has revealed three teenage boys were responsible for an incident in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) in Horncastle that led to the force helicopter being deployed.
By John Fieldhouse
Published 8th Apr 2021, 10:59 BST
Richard Giles shared this image of the police helicopter on social media. Credit: Richard Giles. EMN-210804-105337001Richard Giles shared this image of the police helicopter on social media. Credit: Richard Giles. EMN-210804-105337001
Richard Giles shared this image of the police helicopter on social media. Credit: Richard Giles. EMN-210804-105337001

Police say they were contacted at 12.53am by a resident who reported hearing what was believed to be a gun shot in a wooded area in Horncastle.

However, officers discovered the loud bangs were from aerosols which had been thrown into a fire by the teenage boys.

The force confirmed all three were ‘returned home.’

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The drama led to a wave of speculation and comments on social media sites.

Residents said armed police were seen in gardens while others complained the noise of the helicopter had prevented them from sleeping.