UPDATE: Garda latest on missing Laois teen

Gardaí have located a teenager who went missing from his home in Laois on December 21.

Gardaí issued a statement on December 27.

"Quentin Quinn, 16 years, who had been missing from the Mountmellick area of Laois, has been located safe and well.

"We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter," said the Gardaí.