The presence of the police helicopter over Welwyn Garden City on Monday left residents asking questions, and we can now reveal why it was in the skies.

Police were called regarding a concern for welfare for an 18-year-old man at around 9pm on Monday (August 19).

The man had left his home address and police, alongside a police helicopter carried out a thorough search in order to locate him.

He was found at around 2.20am in Welwyn Garden City.