RIP: Tragic update from gardaí as search for missing boy (14) is stood down
By Justin Kelly
Published 13th Dec 2025, 20:57 GMT
Benjamin Spot was reported missing from Navan, Co Meath, in November
Gardai have delivered a tragic update as the missing person appeal for a young boy from Meath has been stood down.
Gardaí have confirmed that the move to stand down the search comes after the discovery of a body.
14-year-old Benjamin Spot has been reported missing on November 19 and a renewed appeal to find him was issued in late November.
However, a garda statement on Saturday, December 13, confirmed the tragic update:
"Following the discovery of a body in Co. Meath earlier today, the appeal in respect of 14-year-old Benjamin Spot who was reported missing in Navan, Co. Meath on Wednesday, 19th November 2025, has been stood down.
"An Garda Síochána would like to the thank media for their assistance."