Search for missing Tyrone boy called off again

Bad weather has hampered day six of the search for missing Northern Ireland teenager Brendan Rushe.

Bad weather has hampered day six of the search for missing Northern Ireland teenager Brendan Rushe.

Despite high winds and driving rain up to 400 people turned out to hunt for the 15-year-old, who has not been seen since leaving a disco in Donegal town last Sunday.

The search for the Co Tyrone boy used dogs and the Garda Sub Aqua unit and concentrated on the west coast of Donegal.

Dozens of people again travelled from the boy's home town of Castlederg to assist in the search by locals and 100 Garda officers.

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A police spokesman said: "Although many people have continued the search, unfortunately there is no sign of the missing youngster. The search will resume at first light."

The teenager was last seen by two Garda officers in the small hours of Monday morning after leaving the disco.

He had separated from friends telling them that he was going to catch a bus home.