MISSING PERSON: Gardai issue appeal for young teenager missing in the Midlands since Friday

UPDATE: He has been found safe and well

Gardaí are appealing for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13 year-old Jack Byrne who is missing from Athlone since the evening of Friday, November 18.

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 baseball cap, black Northface puffer jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and grey and black runners.

Anyone with information on Jack’s whereabouts are asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 649 8550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.