UPDATE: LOCATED Gardai seek help in locating missing 15 year old

Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15 year old Patrick O'Brien who was last seen in the Chancery Street area of Dublin 7 in the early afternoon hours of Tuesday, August, 2.

Patrick is described as being approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height with a slight build, black hair and brown eyes.

Gardai say Patrick is known to frequent the Birr area.

Anyone with information on Patrick's whereabouts are asked to contact Bridewell Garda Station on 01 666 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.