West Mercia Police have confirmed that the police helicopter was called in to search for a person who had fled the scene of a collision in Ledbury yesterday evening.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:
“Around 9.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 3 November) officers received a report of a car that had collided with a parked car on The Homend, Ledbury near the junction with Knapp Lane.
“Officers and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene.
“One occupant of the car was treated for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported and the car was recovered.”
“Earlier in the evening, around 6pm yesterday (Wednesday 3 November) officers received a report of a collision between two cars on Kipling Road, Ledbury.
“Officers attended and no injuries were reported.
“A search of the area took place involving the National Police Air Service to locate one of the drivers.”
