A MAN has been found safe and well after he went missing off Bournemouth Pier this afternoon.

A coastguard helicopter, Dorset Police, RNLI, and HM Coastguard conducted the search along the Bournemouth coastline for a man missing in the water.

Swimmers were pulled from the sea by jet skis whilst the search was conducted.

At the time of the incident, an HM Coastguard spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard is currently coordinating the search for a male, following a report of a person in the water at Bournemouth beach.

"The Poole and Southbourne Coastguard Rescue Teams, a Coastguard helicopter, Poole RNLI lifeboat, and Dorset Police are currently on scene."

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard has now confirmed the man has been found safe and well.

All emergency services have now left the scene and swimming has resumed along the coast.