The mystery behind a man spotted flying above Slough earlier this month has been solved.

A video on Slough Official's Instagram page on Sunday, April 11 showed a 'person' flying in the sky over Upton Court Park in Slough.

Social media reports suggested the person had a jet pack on after a resident said they saw a propeller on his back.

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Others shared their theories of what the flying person could be, with one suggesting it was their 'bin bag floating towards Windsor'.

However, the Observer was informed that the person-like object was in fact for a touching tribute to a local mum.

The woman who wishes to remain anonymous got in touch after seeing the story blow up online.

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She said the photo was to do with a balloon release for her son's birthday who passed away. 

Other balloons were also attached to it.