The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground journalism across issues including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, and states that quality reporting should remain free of paywalls, supported by those who can afford it. A police helicopter in Merseyside descended to very low altitude while tracking a motorbike suspect near Carr Mill Dam on 13 August, disappearing behind trees on video. The pursuit resulted in one arrest and a later detention. The National Police Air Service said the crew conducted a dynamic risk assessment, followed protocol and that no disciplinary action will be taken after an internal review.
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A police helicopter that swooped within metres of the ground during a chase in Merseyside will face no disciplinary action, an investigation has concluded. The aircraft, deployed to track a suspect on a motorbike near Carr Mill Dam in St Helens on 13 August, was filmed flying so low to the ground that it disappeared behind a line of trees. The pursuit ended with one suspect arrested for a series of offences, while a second was later detained.
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