Urgent appeal for schoolboy (12) who didn't come home from school today

Gardaí in Rathcoole Co Dublin wish to seek the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 12 year old Liam Goodwin missing since approximately 3pm today.

Liam didn’t return home from school.

He was wearing a school uniform: a maroon-coloured Holy Family School uniform, grey shirt, grey trousers, black Nike runners and carrying a cobalt blue Super Dry schoolbag.

He is described as being 5’ 9 in height, sandy-coloured hair, brown eyes and sallow skin.

Principal of Holy Family School, Brenda Kelly issued an appeal on the School's Facebook page: "Liam is in school uniform. He has no jacket, money or phone.

"Please check if your children know where Liam is."

Clondalkin Rugby Club also issued an appeal tonight:

Anyone who has seen him or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 – 666 7200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.