Police hunt nine-year-old boy who goes missing on Bournemouth beach

A search is underway for a nine-year-old boy who has gone missing on Bournemouth Beach in Dorset.

assien Belguesmia was last seen at the Prom Cafe on the coast around 9.20am on Saturday morning.

He is described as white and was wearing brown and white swimming shorts with white and red skulls on them and blue goggles, Dorset police said.

Massien was not wearing a top.

Dorset Police Chief Inspector Danny Thompson said: “Massien has been missing for some time and the beach is very busy.

“We are releasing an image of him in the clothes he is wearing today and I would urge people on Bournemouth beach to help us find him and either contact Dorset Police or an officer , lifeguard or coast worker if you find him.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police on 101 quoting Incident Number 13:219.