The police have revealed why a helicopter was spotted over a North Yorkshire town late last night.
Residents spotted a police helicopter in Ripon after reports of a police chase at around 11.30pm on Thursay.
In a statement, police confirmed one man has been arrested after a vehicle had failed to stop in the city.
A police spokesman said: "Officers pursued the vehicle, a black 4 x 4 KIA, after it failed to stop on Marshall Way in Ripon shortly before 11.30pm last night.
"After a short pursuit the vehicle stopped, and several occupants ran from the vehicle.
"One man has been arrested and officers and specialist search teams, including the NPAS helicopter, remain in the area to locate the other occupants of the vehicle."
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