Gardaí are looking for help from the public in tracing the whereabouts of a missing boy (14).

Daniel Murphy is known to frequent Dublin city centre and the Finglas area. He was last seen in the city centre on Sunday afternoon December 1st.

He is described as being 5-foot-10 in height, medium build with brown hair and blue eyes.

When last seen he was wearing grey tracksuit, white polo t-shirt, black coat, with blue and orange stripped runners.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact Lucan garda station on 01-666-7300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any garda station.