Laois gardaí search for missing teenager

Gardaí are today asking for the public's help in finding a missing teenager.

Quey Laurence, 17, from Portarlington in Co Laois, was last seen in the Ferbane area of Co Offaly shortly after midnight on Sunday morning last.

He was wearing a black jacket with fur on the hood, white trainers, dark jeans and a white t-shirt at the time.

Quey is described as being about 5' 5" with a slim build, fairish brown hair and green eyes. He wears two gold rings on his left hand.

Anyone who can assist in locating Quey is asked to contact Birr garda station on 057 9169710, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.