Police helicopter goes up in Peterborough after report of body near rail line
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The police helicopter was sent up in Peterborough this afternoon following a report of a body near the rail line close to Stanground Lock.
A large emergency presence was sent to the scene, but after an extensive search nothing was found and the area has now been cleared.
A British Transport Police spokeswoman said: “Officers were called to the line in Peterborough at 1.14pm following a report of a possible body seen close to the tracks.
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Hide Ad“Officers quickly attended supported by colleagues from the National Police Air Service, and a full search of the area was conducted. Thankfully, nothing was found, however, the report was made in good faith.”