Chopper cops spot youngsters fleeing scene as Doncaster telegraph pole in flames

The police helicopter was called in after children were seen running away from a burning telegraph pole in a Doncaster village.
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A police helicopter

The chopper from the National Police Air Service, at Carr Gate, Wakefield, was drafted in to help officers on the ground after the incident on Saturday afternoon.

One youngster was helping police with their inquiries after the 2.10pm incident

NPAS Carr Gate revealed the incident on Twitter.

The service said: “Fires spotted in wooded area and telegraph pole burning. Kids nearby make off. 1 assisting enqs.”