A MISSING teenage boy not seen for several days is believed to have been in the Bournemouth and Christchurch area.

Brandon Messer was reported missing having last been seen leaving an address in the Marlborough area of Wiltshire on the evening of Monday, May 29.

From police enquiries, it is believed the 15-year-old has been in the Bournemouth and Christchurch area in recent days.

Brandon is described as being of slim build with dark brown hair that is short on the sides.

He has an injured arm and may be wearing a blue fabric sling. He was last seen wearing a green and grey Nike tracksuit with white Nike Air Force trainers with red markings on them.

Officers say they are concerned for his welfare and are appealing for information from the public to help.

Inspector Jon Wasey, of Dorset Police’s Missing Person Support Team, said: “Due to Brandon’s young age and the fact he has not been seen for several days now, we are concerned for his welfare.

“We are carrying out a number of enquiries to try and locate him and I would urge anyone with information regarding Brandon’s whereabouts to please contact us immediately.

“I would also like to make a direct appeal to Brandon if you see this – please contact us or your family and let us know where you are. We just want to make sure that you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Brandon's whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230084349.