Gardaí are looking for help from the public in tracing a missing Cork teenager.

17-year-old Nikita Purcell, from the North Mall area of the city, has not been seen since Monday, August the 8th.

She's described as five foot five in height, of slight build, with long brown hair and blue eyes.

Nikita was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, black jeans and black runners.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gurranabraher Garda Station.