A YOUNG boy became the subject of a huge police search in Potters Bar last night (Monday).

Officers and members of the public came together to search for a missing six-year-old who had not been seen since around 7.30pm.

A police helicopter hovered over town while police on the ground knocked on doors and asked the public for help in tracking the boy down.

Two hours later, the boy, from Ashwood Road, was found safe and well at a friend’s house.