ALERT: Have you seen Valdis? Gardaí issue urgent appeal for missing Kilkenny man (59)

Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal for the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Valdis Jansons, who was reported as missing from Kilkenny city on Monday.

59-year-old Valdis was last seen on Wellington Square in Kilkenny on Friday 9th August.

Valdis is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height with a thin build. He is bald with black/grey hair on sides and is unshaven.

It is not known what Valdis was wearing when last seen.

Gardaí said in a statement that they are "concerned for his well-being".

A garda spokesperson added: "Anyone with any information on Peter’s whereabouts is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station".