Missing Laois teen located 'safe and well' after nearly two weeks

A 13-year-old boy from Laois who had not been seen for nearly two weeks, has been located 'safe and well', gardai have confirmed.

Concerns had been expressed for the wellbeing of Tyler Berry, who has been missing from Portarlington since Saturday, February 24.

A nationwide appeal for assistance was issued after he was reported missing and in an update, issued this Thursday, gardai have confirmed that he has now been located.

In a brief statement, a spokesperson thanked members of the public and the media for their assistance since he was reported as being missing.

No information relating to the circumstances in which Tyler was located have been disclosed publicly.