Gardaí have issued an appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of twelve-year-old Reece Thornton who was last seen in the Dublin 15 area on Thursday 9th September 2021.

Reece, who is known to frequent the Drogheda area, is described as being 5 foot 4 inches in height, of slim build with short brown hair.

When last seen, he was wearing white shorts, a multi coloured top and black puma trainers.

Anyone with any information that can assist Gardaí in locating Reece, is asked to contact Blanchardstown Gardaí on 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.