POLICE have reassured worried Stroud residents that there is no cause for concern - after a helicopter was spotted circling the town centre.

The distinct black and yellow flying police unit has been seen above the streets, pausing above some public gardens.

However, a police spokesperson said that there were no incidences currently ongoing, and no active air searches in place.

"The helicopter may be on a training flight, or possibly a scheduled trip - but we have no active reports requiring the helicopter," they said.