OFFICERS are appealing for help from the public as part of their ongoing enquiries to locate a university student who has gone missing from Bournemouth.

Muhammad Ali Shahid, a 19-year-old Pakistani national, was last seen by friends on Friday, May 14, 2021 on Bournemouth seafront.

He was reported missing to Dorset Police on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

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Police Inspector Matt Buller, of Bournemouth police, said: “Muhammad left university where he was studying unexpectedly and has not been in contact with his family since.

“We have been carrying out extensive enquiries so far to try and locate him and are now appealing for anyone with information as to his whereabouts to please get in touch.

“Finally – if you see this appeal Muhammad, please contact us or your family and let us know where you are as we all just want to ensure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Muhammad’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210082572.