Police searching for a boy from Bovington who had gone missing have said he is safe and well.

Kelevi Rakautoga, 16, was last seen on Friday 22 March at his home in Purbeck View, but was reported missing this afternoon, Monday.

He last had contact with his family this afternoon via text message when he indicated he might be on his way to Poole.

In an update this evening, Dorset Police said: "Officers searching for missing Kelevi Rakautoga from Bovington are pleased to be able to update that he has returned home safe and well.

"We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal."