A POLICE helicopter was called out to assist in searches after an altercation involving a group of men in a Bournemouth park.

Police officers attended Meyrick Park after receiving a report about the altercation on Saturday, March 6.

It was reported that a man arrived in a vehicle and approached the group and an altercation occurred, before he ran back to the car.

Officers carried out a search of the area, assisted by the NPAS helicopter, however nobody was located that was believed to be involved in the incident.

There were no reports of any injuries sustained or complaints made by any member of the group.