Concern for the welfare of Cork teenager who has been missing for a week

The family of a missing Cork teenager have said that they are worried for his welfare.

Gardaí have appealed for the public's help in finding 16-year-old Leo Boyers-Hipwell from Ballycrenane, Ballymacoda in east Cork. He has been missing from home since last Wednesday, 25 September. Leo is described as being 5’9” in height and of very slim build with brown eyes and light brown hair. It is not known what he was wearing when he left his home. He also has a tattoo of Chinese symbols on either his left or his right wrist. Gardaí could not confirm which wrist it was. "Gardaí and Leo's family are concerned for the welfare," a Garda spokesperson said. "Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on 021 - 4621550 or The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."