Swords gardaí appeal for help tracing missing teenager

Gardaí at Swords have issued an appeal to the public for help in locating a North County Dublin teenager.

Philip Fitzpatrick, 16, has been missing from his home at Brackenstown Village, Swords since last Thursday.

Philip is described as being 5'11'' and of thin build, with short dark hair and blue eyes.

When last seen he was wearing a pink shirt, navy or dark trousers and a grey and red hooded top.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700.