It's been confirmed a body found in Malaysia is that of missing Irish teenager Nora Quoirin.
The 15-year-old vanished ten days ago from a jungle resort, where she was on holiday with her family.
Police have now confirmed a body, found close to where Nora was last seen, does belong to her.
The 15- year-old, who has special needs, was reported missing from a holiday resort on 4th August.
Official Statements
The Lucie Blackman Trust confirmed "with great sadness that the body found today is that of missing teenager Nora Quoirin".
The trust said local police confirmed identification.
"All at The Lucie Blackman Trust are thinking of the family and continue to support them as they come to terms with this news", a statement read.
Irish + French embassies in Malaysia working together to provide every assistance to the Quoirin family. Irish embassy is in touch with Malaysian authorities on today’s discovery of a body. At this harrowing time all of our thoughts + prayers are with the family.
— Simon Coveney (@simoncoveney) August 13, 2019
The Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney tweeted his reaction to the news this morning.
He said that thoughts and prayer are with the family at this harrowing time.