Gardaí stand down search for 17-year-old Kildare teen missing since Halloween night

Maria was described as 4 feet 10 inches tall with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes

A 17-year-old girl who had been the subject of a missing person appeal has been located "safe and well", gardaí have confirmed.

Maria Radulescu was reported missing from Newbridge, Co Kildare since Thursday night, October 31. She was described as being 4 feet 10 inches in height with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes.

When last seen, Maria was wearing a black coat, a black top and black trousers.

"Gardaí would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance," a garda spokesperson said.