A murder investigation is underway following the disappearance of an boy in Co Louth.
8-year-old Kyran Durnin went missing at the end of August and is now presumed dead.
He was reported missing from his home in Drogheda on the 30th of August.
Gardaí have carried out intensive inquiries but he hasn't been found.
In a statement, Gardai say they can't locate Kyran, they can't identify any information on his current whereabouts and they can't find any evidence that he's currently alive.
Kyran Durnin. Image: An Garda Síochána Gardaí now believe Kyran is missing, presumed dead and a murder investigation has been launched.
The child and family agency, TUSLA, is cooperating with their investigation.
Gardaí in Drogheda Garda Station are asking anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward.
No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
