Gardai have thanked a South Dublin community after a 12-year-old missing boy was found safe and well last night.
Liam Goodwin, from Rathcoole, failed to return home from school on Monday afternoon.
A massive search was launched for the first year Holy Family Community School student who was wearing his uniform and had no jacket, money or phone.
Following a search that included the Civil Defence and members of the public, Liam was found safe and well last night, Dublin Live reports.
A garda spokesperson said: "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 and every person who shared the post on social media, the Civil Defence and all the members of the public who assisted."
Missing 12-year-old Dublin boy Liam Goodwin found safe and well
Chief Superintendent Finbarr Murphy added: " I would like to sincerely thank everyone in Rathcoole and the surrounding community for their wonderful response to our call for assistance this evening in finding Liam.
"The people of Rathcoole can be extremely proud of their community and their response this evening.
"I also want to thank everyone throughout the country who shared the information on the various social media platforms.
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"Tonight showed how powerful social media can be when used in the right way.
"I also want to thank Sergeant Mark Gallagher and Inspector Ronan Barry for co-ordinating the community effort and the support units such as Air Support, Roads Policing and our control centre.
"Liam is home and safe with his family, thanks to all your work. Well done and sleep well".
