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24 Feb 2026

Search stood down for 17-year-old boy missing nearly one month as Gardaí issue update

Eric Miangwe was reported missing from Waterford on January 27

Search stood down for 17-year-old boy missing nearly one month as Gardaí issue update

The search has been stood down for 17-year-old Eric Miangwe who had been missing nearly one month as Gardaí have issued an update on his wellbeing.

Eric was reported missing on January 27 from Templar's Hall in Waterford City.

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The 17-year-old was known to visit Ashbourne and Dunboyne in Co. Meath.

Eric was described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, of medium build, with black hair and brown eyes.

In an update on Tuesday, Gardaí have said that Eric has been found safe and well and have thanked the public for their assistance.

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