Gardai locate man who had been missing from his Clare home for several weeks

The search for a man who had been reported missing from his home in Co. Clare has been stood down after he was located by gardai

A national appeal was issued last month as gardaí sought assistance from members of the public in tracing the whereabouts of Lucas Pereira.

At the time, they said the 28-year-old was last seen in Ennis on Wednesday, April 10.

In an update issued on Friday night, gardai confirmed the appeal was being stood down as Lucas been "has been located by gardai".

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While they have not disclosed any further information publicly, gardai have thanked members of the public and the media for their assistance with the appeal.