A MISSING boy from Bournemouth has been located, police have said.

Charlie Whatmough was reported missing after he was last seen at around 4.30pm on Friday, March 10.

Police issued an urgent appeal in the early hours of Saturday morning in a bid to trace him.

Giving an update at 12.20pm on Saturday, March 11, a Dorset Police spokesperson said: “Following searches by officers, it has now been confirmed he has returned home safely.

“We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.”