MISSING PERSON: Gardai concerned for well-being of young teenage boy missing in the Midlands

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a young teenage boy missing in the Midlands.

Gardai say they are concerned for the welfare of 13 year-old Damien Delaney who was last seen at 3.40pm in Mullingar, Co Westmeath on Tuesday, July 16.

Damien is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a grey jumper, grey tracksuit bottoms and white Nike runners.

Anyone with any information on Damien's whereabouts is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.