A drone was called to help search for a man in Norwich early this morning (Image: Archant)
A drone was used to help search for a missing man in Norwich early this morning following reports he was in a distressed state.
Police were called at 3.50am with a drone being called from Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service's headquarters at 4.20am for the operation.
A spokeswoman for Norfolk Police said the man was found safely shortly after 5am.
The ambulance service also attended and the man was taken to hospital as a precaution.
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