Gardai seek public’s help in tracing missing 13-year-old

*UPDATE: Gardai have confirmed that Francis Lynch (13) has been located safe and well. 

GARDAI are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a 13-year-old missing from the Ballyfermot area.

According to a Garda appeal issued this morning, Francis Lynch (13) has been missing from the Ballyfermot area since Sunday, June 12.

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

When last seen, Francis was wearing a navy Nike windbreaker, a grey Nike tracksuit and navy Nike runners.

Anyone with any information on Francis’ whereabouts is asked to contact Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 666 7200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.