Search under way for teenager missing off Meath coast

Emergency servces are at the scene and a search operation is underway after a teenage boy was reported missing in Laytown earlier this evening.

The teenager was reported missing by a member of the public just before 6.15pm.

Meath Fire Service, the Dublin-based Irish Coast Guard Rescue helicopter and the Drogheda Coast Guard Unit are in attendance.

Gardaí and a unit of the National Ambulance Service are also at the scene.

Local Cllr Carol Lennon has asked people to stay away from the area in order to allow emergency services carry out their work

In a statement Gardai said: "Gardaí and emergency services are currently engaged in a search operation in the Laytown area of Co. Meath.

"As this is an ongoing incident, no further information is available."

The search for the swimmer remains ongoing.

More to follow...