MISSING PERSON: Gardai issue appeal for information on young teenager missing in the Midlands since Christmas Day

Gardaí are appealing for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13 year-old Jack Byrne who is missing from Athlone, Co. Westmeath since the evening of Sunday, December 25.

Jack is described as being approximately 5’5 in height with a slim build, brown hair and blue eyes. Jack as last seen wearing a black puffer jacket and a dark grey tracksuit.

Jack is known to frequent the Dublin 1 area.

Anyone with information on Jack’s whereabouts are asked to contact Mountjoy Garda Station on 01 666 8600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.