17yearold missing in athlone

Gardai are looking for assistance from the public in tracing a local 17-year-old who has been missing for the last ten days.

Daniel Kane was last seen in Athlone on December 5 at approximately 9pm. In a statement issued by An Garda Siochana this afternoon, he is described as being small and of slight build with brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a red jacket, a navy coloured tracksuit and runners.

Daniel was previously reported missing in Athlone in early November. He was located a few days later.

Anyone who has seen Daniel or who can assist in locating him is now asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 6498550, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.