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17-year-old missing from Westmeath found safe and well

Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance.

Article updated at 5pm on 05/10/2022

GARDAÍ HAVE THANKED the public after a 17-year-old boy missing from Co Westmeath was located.

The boy had been missing from Glasson, Co Westmeath since Friday, 2 September.

Gardaí announced today that he has been located safe and well.

“An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this matter,” a spokesperson for the police force said.

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