ALERT: Gardai in urgent appeal amid concerns for wellbeing of missing Midlands boy (15)

Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 15-year-old boy who has not been seen for a number of days.

They say Ashden Minnock was reported missing from his home in Tullamore, County Offaly on Wednesday.

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He is described as being approximately 5 feet 7 inches in height with a slim build, light brown hair and blue eyes and, according to gardai, he was wearing green shorts and a red and orange jumper when last seen.

In an appeal, issued on Thursday night, gardaí say they are concerned for Ashden's wellbeing.

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Anyone with any information on the teenager's whereabouts is asked to contact Tullamore garda station on (057) 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.