Gardaí have issued an appeal to trace a mother and son who are missing from their home in Co Westmeath.

Carmel Williams, 57, and Alexander Williams, 18, were last seen leaving their home at Ashfield, Ashe Road, Mullingar, on 14 September.

Carmel is described as approximately 1.44m (4'9"), of stocky build, with black shoulder-length hair.

When last seen she was wearing a black coat, red/maroon coloured t-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms, and black casual shoes, which have yellow stripes.

Alexander is described as approximately 1.55m (5'1"), of slight build, with short brown hair.

When last seen he was wearing a dark-brown hooded top, black tracksuit bottoms and navy-coloured shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Stationon 044-9384000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800666111 or any garda station.

GARDA UPDATE

GardaÍ have located Carmel and Alexander Williams safe and well and have thanked the public for their assistance.