Police are increasingly concerned about the welfare of a missing teenager who is believed to have travelled to Branksome.

Luke Brown, aged 16, was reported as missing having last been seen at Weymouth train station at around 4pm on Monday 12 September 2022. He was believed to have been due to travel to Branksome.

Luke is described as white, five feet eight inches tall and of slim build with short light brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black bomber style jacket and black Nike trousers.

Officers searching for Luke  are now appealing for information from the public to help find him.

Sergeant Scott McFarland, of Dorset Police’s Missing Person Support Team, said: “Luke has not been seen for a number of days now and we are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

“We are carrying out various enquiries to try and locate him, and I would urge anyone with information regarding Luke’s whereabouts to please get in touch.

“I would also like to make a direct appeal to Luke – please make contact with us and let us know where you are, we just want to check that you are OK.”