16/02/2018

Missing Boy Found 'Safe And Well'

A nine-year-old boy who went missing from Lurgan in Co Armagh has been found "safe and well".

Connor Creaney was reported missing from the Shankill area on Thursday afternoon, 15 February.

He was out playing with his friends and failed to return home.

A search was launched and he was located on Friday morning, 16 February.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police would like to thank everyone for their support."

Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd said: "Conor had been missing from 3pm on Thursday and many people were involved in searching for him.

"I want to commended the efforts of the community in Lurgan and indeed the PSNI in looking for Conor and ensuring he was found safe and well."

(CD)

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