Gardaí seek assistance finding missing Tipperary man

Gardaí are appealing for information about a 38-year-old man who has been missing from his home in Tipperary Town for over a week.

John Esmonde was last seen on Wednesday, March 11, at 10pm on Main Street in the town.

He was wearing a dark coloured jacket, blue denim trousers and a black woollen hat, and was carrying a brown shopping bag at the time.

John is around 5'8" inches tall and of strong build. He has blue eyes and has short, dark coloured hair.

Gardaí at Tipperary Town station are concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone who may have seen him to contact them.

Update 6pm: Gardaí say the body of John Esmonde hasd been found.