Lights described by some as “alien” have been spotted over parts of Swindon.

Multiple beams were reportedly seen from Royal Wootton Bassett, Purton, and Cricklade shining upwards on the night of May 30, and led many to enquire about their origin on social media.

The lights were white and can be seen moving in one video, with one saying: “Looks like a scene from close encounters.”

Others had similar responses, suggesting: “Aliens welding the pipe on Thamesdown”, and “our own Area 51”.

Others suggest they could be from Cotswold Airport, near Kemble, but a spokesperson confirmed from the airport said this was not true, and they “knew nothing about them”.

This is despite a searchlight test being scheduled until 10.30pm on the airfield.

Others have suggested that it was filming by Netflix on the airfield. Netflix has been contacted for comment.

Something everyone agreed on was that it was unusual, with one saying: “It looked like it was coming from Thamesdown Drive area. Lots of lights and something moving through the sky. Very odd.”