MULTIPLE police units and a coastguard helicopter were called out to Blackwater this morning (Sunday).

Residents in the Shide and Blackwater area reported hearing the helicopter low overhead, following the Newport to Sandown cycle path.

A number of police cars were stationed at Blackwater Junction at around 7.30am.

UPDATE 10:08

A police spokeswoman said officers were called to the scene after residents reported hearing someone shouting for help.

Police said: "We received some calls from people concerned for the welfare of what sounded like someone shouting in the Blackwater Road area at around 6am.

"Officers conducted a search of the area, with help from colleagues from the fire service and the coastguard but no one was found.

"The search has been stood down."

Watch the helicopter hovering over the cycle path in the video below, contributed by County Press reader Will Morris.