A MISSING teenage boy who was believed to be in the Bournemouth area has been located, police have said.

Cartel Bushnell, 14, was reported missing in Manchester last month.

Enquiries were also carried out by Wiltshire Police before the investigation was taken over by Dorset Police.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “Following enquiries, he has now been found.

“We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.”