Dublin gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing a missing 13-year-old boy.

Ned Connors is missing from Booterstown and was last seen at approximately 6.00pm on January 3rd.

He is described as being 4'2'' tall, of thin build, with blond hair and blue eyes.

When last seen he was wearing jeans and an orange jacket. He is known to frequent the Bray, Shankill and Tallaght areas.

Anyone who has seen Ned or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Blackrock garda station on 01-6665-200, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line at 1800-666-111 or any garda station.