A BODY has been found in the search for a missing climber. 

Dorset Police received a concern for welfare after Liam Day, 26, failed to return home following a day spent in Purbeck on June 15. 

His car was located in Durlston Road near to Durlston Country Park and some climbing equipment has been found a mile west of Anvil Point. 

Police, Coastguard and the police and Coastaguard helicopters were been involved in the search to find Liam along the Swanage coastline.

Officers have now confirmed that a body was found this afternoon at St Alban's Head, near Swanage.

Formal identification has not yet taken place but Liam's family have been informed.