A POLICE helicopter flew over parts of Dorcan, Walcot and Eldene yesterday after the police were called to investigate a violent crime.

The airborne vehicle could be seen and heard flying low above East Swindon for part of the afternoon as officers searched for a suspect.

The heli was deployed because a robbery victim had been stabbed and had his electric scooter stolen by a masked attacker.

Officers are working to find and arrest the offender.

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "We were called by a member of the public shortly after 2.30pm on September 9 reporting that a man had been attacked and robbed by another male in Frobisher Drive, Swindon.

"During the incident, the victim’s electric bike was stolen by a male who was riding an electric scooter and described as wearing a balaclava and dark clothing.

"The victim received wounds from a blade which are not thought to be life changing or life threatening.

"Local residents can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area as we continue our enquires to locate the offender.

"Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101 quoting log 54220095280."