Isle of Wight police are this morning (Thursday) searching for a missing person on the outskirts of Newport.
The person is believed to be in Parkhurst Forest — where the helicopter has focused its attention.
A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed to Isle of Wight Radio that this morning’s activity is related to an ongoing missing person investigation.
The search is believed to have commenced shortly before 10.30am.
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