Teenager missing from Laois

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jake Cunningham Burke who is reported missing in Mountmellick since 16 June.

Jake is described as being approximately 5 foot in height, with a slim build, black hair and green eyes.

He is believed to have travelled to the Carlow area.

Anyone with any information on Jake's whereabouts is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.