A police helicopter was called after people ran from a vehicle which police had tried to stop.

At around 1.45am this morning (Tuesday), officers on patrol in Borehamwood attempted to pull over a vehicle.

But the driver ignored the police and sped off before coming to a stop in Woolmer Close, off Aycliffe Road.

Those inside the car then fled and a search of the area was carried out.

Police say one woman was quickly detained but she was later let on her way.

Dog units and the helicopter arrived in the town to search for the other suspects but they could not be traced.

Police recovered the vehicle and enquiries are continuing.