A teenager who had been reported missing from his home in Ballymacoda in east Cork has been located safe and well.

Leo Boyers-Hipwell, aged 16, had been missing from his home in Ballycrenane, Ballymacoda, since Wednesday, September 25.

Gardaí in Midleton had sought the public’s assistance in tracing his whereabouts.

However, a statement was issued by gardaí tonight saying the teenager was located safe and well and no further assistance was required.