THE police helicopter was searching the Boscombe area this afternoon following reports of a concern for welfare.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing armed police with dogs surrounding Churchill Gardens. The adjacent roads were closed while police dealt with the incident.
A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "Officers attended a concern for welfare of an individual following a call at 3.15pm.
"The individual is with officers now," they added.
The spokesperson was unable to give any further details about the incident.
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