Update: Lia has been found safe and well.
Gardaí are appealing to the public for their assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Laois teenager.
Lia Hughes is missing from Portlaoise since the early hours of Sunday, 29 August.
The 17-year-old is about 5ft 6” in height, with long red hair and when last seen, she was wearing a bright pink hoody, black leggings and black running shoes.
Anyone with any information on Lia’s whereabouts is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
UPDATE: Lia has been found safe and well.
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