Gardaí in Rathcoole have thankfully confirmed that missing boy Liam Goodwin has been found safe and well.
In a post on their Twitter page late last night, Gardai confirmed that Liam, 12, was found and has since been reunited with his family.
Liam was the subject of a nationwide appeal after he failed to return home from school on Monday afternoon.
However thankfully Gardaí confirmed that he had been located and has since returned home.
Gardaí say they would like to thank the public for their assistance in the matter and that the case is now officially closed.
**UPDATE**
Liam has been located safe and well and has been reunited with his family, An Garda Síochána and Liam’s family would like to thank each & every person who shared the post on social media, the Civil Defence and all the members of the public who assisted— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) April 29, 2019