Gardaí have renewed their appeal for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a teenage boy, Leigh Leech, who has been missing from Dublin for over five weeks.

The 16-year-old was last seen on Ormond Quay, Dublin at around 6:45pm on Sunday, July 3rd.

He is described as being five feet and eight inches in height, with short dark brown hair, blue eyes and of average build.

He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, grey hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms and black runners.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda station.