Police have confirmed that a missing teenager from Dorchester has been found.

Luke Cousins, aged 17, was reported missing having last seen at around 6.30pm on Thursday  evening  in St Georges Road.

A police appeal was subsequently launched to try and locate him.

Officers have now confirmed the teenager has been found.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: Officers searching for a missing teenager from Dorchester are pleased to confirm he has been found.

"Luke Cousins was last seen on Thursday, October 10 in St Georges Road, Dorchester.

"Following enquiries, Luke has been found. We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and provided information."