He reportedly refused medical attention
Police helicopter over Bristol(Image: Submitted image)
A police helicopter was deployed above Bristol to search for an injured motorcyclist. The rider reportedly left the scene of a crash after refusing medical treatment.
The helicopter, which was seen circling above Blaise Castle, was utilised in a search for the man following a crash in Shirehampton this morning (Wednesday, November 26).
Avon and Somerset Police was called to a crash involving an electric motorbike and a car on Arnall Drive at around 10.45am.
The rider of the motorbike, who is believed to be a man in his 20s, suffered a head injury.
However, he refused medical treatment and left the scene on the same bike, police said.
The police force said the National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter was deployed from Almondsbury and flew above Bristol for 33 minutes to look for the man.
Officers are keen to find the man in order to check on his welfare following the head injury.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to call the force.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We were called to a collision involving an electric motorbike and a car on Arnall Drive, Shirehampton, at around 10.45am today (Wednesday, November 26).
“The rider of the bike, who is believed to be a man in his 20s, suffered a head injury.
“He refused medical treatment and left the scene on the same bike.
“The NPAS helicopter has been deployed as part of patrols to find him as we want to check on his welfare.
“Anybody with information is asked to call us on 101 quoting reference number 5225332056.”
A spokesperson for NPAS said: “At 11.54hrs on November 26, a police helicopter crew from Almondsbury were deployed to support Avon and Somerset Police in a search for a suspect vehicle in the Bristol area.
“Total flying time on the task was 33 minutes.”