A BODY has been found in the search for a missing teenager in Purbeck.

Jack Gillespie, aged 17, was reported missing having last been seen in Worth Matravers during the early hours of Saturday, June 10.

Searches were carried out with support from the coastguard and Dorset Search and Rescue.

At around 9.15pm on Saturday evening, officers found a body in the area.

While formal identification has yet to take place, Jack’s family has been informed.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and the coroner has been notified.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “We would like to thank all those who assisted with the searches and our thoughts are with Jack’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”