Gardai 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 yesterday.

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 is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station or to contact the Garda confidential line.