Fears for missing boy Damian De Oliveira, 13, who vanished on Dorset school trip as cops launch desperate hunt

FEARS are growing for a “vulnerable” boy who vanished during a school trip today as cops launched a frantic search.

Damian De Oliveira, 13, was part of a school group visiting Moors Valley Country Park near Ashley Heath, Dorset, when he disappeared at around 3.30pm today.

He is described as white with quite long dark brown hair.

He was wearing orange ear defenders, a blue waterproof jacket, dark jogging bottoms and light blue lace up shoes with white soles at the time he vanished.

Officers are combing the 1,000-acre wooded park with the help of countryside wardens and even a police helicopter.

Chief Inspector Lance Cliff, of Dorset Police, said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Damian’s welfare as he is vulnerable and we are carrying out extensive searches at Moors Valley and of the surrounding area with support from Dorset Search and Rescue (DorSAR) and staff at the park.

“I would urge anyone with any information as to his whereabouts or who has seen a teenage boy matching the description given in the area of Moors Valley after around 3.30pm today to please contact Dorset Police immediately.

“I would also urge Damian if he sees this appeal to please make contact with us as we want to make sure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Damian’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police.

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