Crime-fighting aeroplanes are preparing to patrol the skies above Greater Manchester, helping to track and catch villains below.
The National Police Air Service has confirmed its four fixed-wing aircraft will now be deployed across the region, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.
Initial flights have taken place, with a police plane up for five hours on Thursday night covering areas across Greater Manchester.
Dedicated aircraft patrols are set to start in earnest from next month. The four planes - each capable of covering a range of 800 miles - have traditionally only served the North East region of the country since 2020.
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