Missing teen last seen in Limerick located 'safe and well'

A TEENAGE boy who was reported to be missing having last been seen in Limerick has been located 'safe and well'.

Gardai issued a nationwide appeal over the weekend for help in locating 16-year-old Obaid Wahidullah who was last seen in the city at around 4.30pm last Friday.

In an update, issued this Monday evening, gardai confirmed Obaid has since been located.

"Obaid Wahidullah (16 years) has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and public for their assistance with this matter," read a brief statement.

No details as to how or where he was located have been disclosed publicly.