A search operation is underway in West Belfast for a missing child.
The young girl, aged five, was last seen playing in the Clonard area a few hours ago.
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey said he has been speaking with authorities in Belfast tonight.
He added: "I have been speaking with the authorities and local community activists in the Clonard Area who are increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of a young child.
"The child, aged 5, was last seen playing in the Clonard area and wearing a pink top, pink bow and black flowery bottoms.
"If anyone has any information please urgently contact this page or the PSNI directly."
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