Published On: Wed, Apr 1st, 2026
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Bristol LIVE: Speedwell schools locked down as police helicopter flies over major incident | UK | News

A police helicopter has been spotted over East Bristol as an air ambulance lands at a park amid an ongoing incident. The air ambulance took off from Barton Fields near Speedwell and landed at Southmead Hospital before 2.30pm on Wednesday. A witness wrote on Facebook that police had also cordoned off part of New Queen Street – between Speedwell Road and Two Mile Hill.

Police have been pictured at the scene as the cordon remains in place, BristolLive reports. There is also a police helicopter circling between Fishponds, Kingswood, and Eastville, remaining airborne for at least half an hour. The nature of the incident is not yet known. The Express has contacted Avon and Somerset Police for more information.

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