A POLICE helicopter was scrambled over Bournemouth last night. 

The NPAS helicopter was launched to help officers find a missing 11-year-old boy. 

It was seen over the north Bournemouth area including Kinson. 

The boy was last seen at around 6.30pm on Sunday, March 24 in Russel Road, Kinson. 

However, following searches, he was eventually found later that night. 

A spokeswoman for Dorset Police said: “We would like to thank everyone for their help and assistance in finding him.”