The police helicopter was called out to Maidstone last night to search for a missing suspect.

A crew was dispatched to assist officers on the ground, including a dog unit, after a person made off from patrols.

Officers were called to an address in West Park Road just before 3.20pm, to reports of a domestic incident.

A team attended the scene and discovered a man had left the scene.

The helicopter was called to help at 9.25pm. People reported seeing the chopper above Mote Park at about 10pm.

The man was not located.

A force spokesman said inquires are ongoing.