Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Leo Boyers-Hipwell.

He is missing from his home in Ballycrenane, Ballymacoda in Cork since Wednesday September 25th.

Leo is described as being 5’9'' in height and of very slim build, with light brown hair and brown eyes.

He has a tattoo of Chinese writing on his right or left wrist.

It is not known what Leo was wearing when he left home.

Gardaí and Leo's family are concerned for the welfare.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Midleton Garda station on 021-4621-550, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.