Gardaí have appealed for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since Tuesday.

Bernadette O’Connor, from Naas in Co Kildare, is described as being 1.67m (5ft 6in) tall, of medium build with long, brown hair and light highlights.

Gardaí have said it is not known what Bernadette was wearing when she was last seen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300, through the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or via any garda station.

Update: Bernadette O’Connor has since been located.