A police helicopter was heard circling homes last night as part of a search for a 'distressed' person.

Police were called at 9.40pm on Sunday following a report of someone heard shouting in distress in Folkestone .

The incident is said to have taken place near Broadmead Road.

Officers attended the scene and carried out a search of the area with help from National Police Air Service helicopter.

But no person matching the description was located.