The search is on to find a man on the loose in St Albans - wearing only his underpants.

The man escaped from an address in St Albans after jumping out of a window during a search of the property in Artisan Crescent at about 10am today (Friday).

Herts Police carried out a warrant under the misuse of drugs and while they were entering the property the man escaped and ran off towards Folly Lane.

Officers, supported by the dog unit and helicopter, have carried out searches in the area to trace the man but he has not been located at this time.