Gardai stand down search for missing 14-year old from Sligo following new development

Gardai say Lucy Cawley has been located following the urgent appeal issued last weekplaceholder image
Gardai say Lucy Cawley has been located following the urgent appeal issued last week

In an update, gardai say Lucy Cawley has been located - a week after she was reported missing

Gardai say a missing person appeal for a 14-year-old girl who vanished last week has been stood down. 

In an update, issued this Tuesday morning, they say that Lucy Cawley has been located "safe and well" and that no further action is required. 

The 14-year old was reported missing from her home in Sligo last week sparking an urgent appeal nationwide. 

Amid concerns for her wellbeing, gardai sought the help from members of the public in locating Lucy who was last seen in the Rosses Point area of the county on Bank Holiday Monday, August 4. 

While they have confirmed Lucy has been located, no further information has been disclosed to the public at this time.

A spokesperson for the gardai has thanked the media and members of the public for their assistance with the appeal.

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