A car was stopped by police in a Watford street after a man was seen waiting near a Watford business.

Dog units tracked down a man who was seen standing near a business in Rickmansworth Road in the early hours of this morning.

A member of the public had reported seeing suspicious activity in the street at the time.

Officers said the man got into a car and a police helicopter was called.

Giles Cooper, spokesman for Hertfordshire Constabulary, said: “A vehicle was stopped in Gade Avenue but the car and its occupants were found to be in order.

“No offences were found to have been committed.”