The Garda air unit, drones and specialist sniffer dogs were deployed in the search for Peter.

Gardaí do not suspect foul play and are currently progressing a missing persons investigation only.

A major search effort has been mounted over the last 6 days including Civil Defence, Gardaí and local volunteers.

The Athlone Road entering the town is currently closed and is expected to remain so over night.

The tractor, with a roller attached, was being driven by a 14 year old with a 13 year old passenger.

A man was arrested at the scene after staff intervened an ended the alleged assault.

Anyone with any information in relation to either incident is asked to contact Carrick on Shannon Garda Station

The alleged assault happened on Monday evening when a man used a back door to gain entry to the nursing home in the midlands.