Update 7/01/18: Matthew has been located safe, and well. Gardai thank the public for their assistance.

Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the whereabouts of a missing 14 year-old; Matthew Hegarty. Matthew was last seen when leaving his family home in Frankfield, Douglas at 6.45pm on Tuesday, 2nd January 2018.

Matthew is described as being:

• • 5ft 10” Tall
  • Slim Build
  • Green Eyes
  • Short Brown Hair

When last seen, Matthew was wearing:

• Dark coloured tracksuit bottoms
• Black hooded top
• Dark framed glasses
• Black runners

If you have any information, contact:

• Togher Garda Station: 021 4947120
• Garda Confidential: 1800 666111