Girl (10) found safe and well after going missing on Monday

Maria Thorgaard Sonne failed to return to her Dublin 8 home after school

A 10-year-old girl who went missing after leaving her Dublin 8 home for school on Monday has been found safe and well.

Maria Thorgaard Sonne, described as being approximately 4'11" height, of slim build with long dark hair and green eyes, was reported missing by family members to gardaí on Monday evening.

Gardaí thanked the public for their help in locating the girl.

Jack Horgan-Jones

Jack Horgan-Jones

Jack Horgan-Jones is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times