A MAN has been taken to hospital following a police search for him over Hadleigh Country Park.

The police helicopter and police cars rushed to the scene following reports of concern for a man at the park at around 6.35pm last night.

The helicopter landed at Hadleigh Castle and officers helped a man in distress.

A police spokeswoman said: "Officers and the helicopter conducted an area search culminating in the helicopter landing and officers speaking to the man who was in distress.

"He was detained under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital."