Gardaí in Dublin are appealing for help in tracing a missing 13-year-old boy.

Connor Mc Aleer, from Ballyboughal in north Co Dublin, was last seen the vicinity of the Topaz Petrol Station at Lissenhall in Swords on December 4th.

He is 5 foot 4 inches in height, with brown hair and of slim build.

When last seen he was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, a black jacket and white runners.

Anyone with information on Connors whereabouts is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 802 0510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.