A Garda appeal has been issued after a young boy went missing from his home in Dublin last night.
Gardaí are looking for the public's assistance in locating 11-year-old Leroy Redmond Kennedy, who has not been seen since he went missing from his Tallaght home at approximately 10.30pm on Wednesday night.
Anyone with information on Leroy's whereabouts is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line or any Garda Station.
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In a statement of appeal, Gardaí provided a description of Leroy, who is known to spend time in the Dublin areas of Tallaght, Rathfarnham, Ballyboden and Dundrum.
The statement reads: "Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 11-year-old Leroy Redmond Kennedy, who is missing from his home in Tallaght, Dublin 24 since 10.30pm on Wednesday, 1st February 2023.
"Leroy is described as being approximately 5’ 1” in height, of stocky build with blonde hair and blue eyes.
"When last seen, he was wearing a grey Under Armour coat and black and white runners.
"Leroy is known to frequent the Tallaght, Rathfarnham, Ballyboden and Dundrum areas.
"Anyone with information on Leroy’s whereabouts are asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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