Police are appealing for information from the public to assist their searches for a missing teenager in Purbeck.

Jack Gilespie, aged 17, was reported missing having last been seen leaving an address in Worth Matravers on foot at around 4.45am today - Saturday 10 June.

He is described as 6ft 2ins tall and of medium build with short brown hair that is shaved round the sides and longer on top.

Sadly, a body has been found in the search for Jack - see our story here 

Inspector Mark Holmes, of Dorset Police, said: “We are concerned for Jack’s welfare as it has now been some time since he was last seen and we are carrying out searches in the area to try and find him and make sure he is all right.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding Jack’s whereabouts to please contact us immediately.

“I would also like to appeal to Jack if you see this to please get in touch with us or your family and let us know where you are. We all just want to ensure that you are OK.”