Gardaí have launched a murder investigation following the disappearance of eight-year-old Kyran Durnin in Co Louth, who is missing, presumed dead.
Kyran was reported missing from his home in Drogheda, Co Louth on August 30.
An Garda Siochána said: “Despite extensive enquiries carried out by gardaí to date, An Garda Siochána have been unable to either locate Kyran, identify any information on his current whereabouts or any evidence that he is currently alive.
“Following enquiries to date, investigating Gardaí now believe that Kyran is missing presumed dead. A murder investigation has been commenced.”
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
The probe is being led by a senior investigation officer based out of an incident room established at Drogheda Garda Station.
Tusla, the Republic’s Child and Family Agency, is working closely and fully co-operating with the Garda investigation.
