This is the reason why a helicopter was flying low over Leeds today

Many took to social media to speculate why the helicopter - which was spotted in Kirkstall and Horsforth - was flying across the city.

However, the Yorkshire Evening Post can confirm the helicopter was from the National Grid.

A spokeswoman confirmed that a National Grid helicopter was in the Horsforth area of Leeds today, completing a routine steelwork survey.

The 'essential aerial patrols' often involve safely hovering in the sky to gain detailed imagery, National Grid said.

The work was to continue to 'keep the network healthy and reliable for customers'.

In a statement, the spokeswoman said: "The essential aerial patrols can involve safely hovering for a few minutes to gain detailed digital imagery so we can continue to keep the network healthy and reliable for customers."

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