A nine-year-old boy who went missing on Bournemouth beach has been reunited with his parents, police have said.

Massien Belguesmia was last seen from the Prom Café on the seafront at around 9.20am on Saturday, August 13.

Police issued an appeal over the youngster’s whereabouts.

Giving an update, Dorset Police said: “Following an extensive search of the seafront he was found just after 11.30am and has been reunited with his parents.

“We would like to thank everyone who helped with the search and shared our appeal.”