THE search for a solo climber who was last seen in Swanage has been suspended.

Dorset Police received a concern for welfare after Liam Day, 26, failed to return home following a day spent in Purbeck.

Liam, who is from Southampton, was reported missing at 12.24am on Wednesday and has not been seen since. His car was located in Durlston Road near to Durlston Country Park and some climbing equipment has been found a mile west of Anvil Point. His family has been informed.

Police, Coastguard and the police helicopter have been involved in the search to find Liam along the Swanage coastline.

But according to a Coastguard spokesperson emergency services have now suspended their search efforts and there are no details of when it will be resumed.