An extensive search of the Boyne at Drogheda is underway

The Gardai and Drogheda River Rescue are continuing their search of the Boyne in Drogheda this afternoon following reports that a young boy was seen following into the river under the Bridge of Peace last night.

An extensive search was carried out by emergency services into the early morning but nobody was located.

The search operation was stood down in the early hours but resumed at first light.

It is understood that a number of witnesses contacted the local gardai but they have not received any reports of a missing child fitting the description.