A police helicopter has been spotted circling above Bracknell tonight, according to residents. 

The aircraft has been hovering around for the last few hours.

It is not currently known why the police helicopter is out. Thames Valley Police have been contacted for comment. 

One resident said: "It’s a bit unsettling how long it’s been going on for.

"It's been hovering around since eight tonight, the helicopter keeps circling around the Wildridings area of Bracknell.

"It hasn’t stopped since then and it feels very unsettling, especially as I live right next to a park." 

Meanwhile residents in Woodley have also reported the helicopter in the skies this evening.

Taking to social media, one woman commented: "What's with the helicopter again tonight? It's been in the same spot for over an hour."

Fellow Woodley residents were quick to agree. One replied: "It's been in the Colemanmoor area in Dinton around an hour."

Another said: "It was in the same spot for around 50 minutes going round and round. I think it's gone now."

To which the first hit back: "Thank goodness, it was getting on my nerves and scaring the cats."