Update:
Officers searching for missing Christchurch man Ian Spalding are pleased to confirm he has been located.
Ian, aged 44, was reported missing having last been seen on the afternoon of Friday 7 March 2025.
Following enquiries by officers, he has now been located.
We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.
Officers searching for a missing man from Christchurch are appealing for information from the public to help find him.
Ian Spalding, aged 44, was reported missing, having last been seen near Christchurch train station between 2pm and 3.30pm on Friday, 7 March 2025.
Ian is described as six feet one inch tall and of medium build with short black hair and a grey, trimmed beard. It is not known what he is wearing.
Inspector Jonathan Wasey, of Dorset Police, said: “We are concerned for Ian’s welfare, and we are carrying out searches and enquiries to locate him.
“I am appealing for anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to please make contact with us.
“I would also like to make a direct plea to Ian if you see this to please get in touch with us or your loved ones and let us know where you are. We just want to check that you are all right.”
Anyone with information or knowledge as to Ian’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250034283.
