A teenage girl from Watford was taken to hospital yesterday after a police helicopter search in the town.

Police were called at around 2.15pm to reports of concern for welfare of a girl from Watford.

Officers had concerns the girl might come to serious harm and so launched a search of the area with the aid of the police helicopter.

At around 4.15pm the girl was located by police in a wooded area near Bushey Mill Lane.

Due to concerns for her health, an ambulance was called and the girl was taken to Watford General Hospital for treatment.