A teenage girl has gone missing from her home in Cork city.

Nikita Purcell, who is aged 17, is missing from the North Mall area of Cork city since Sunday, August 8.

She is described as being five feet five inches tall, with a slight build, blue eyes and long brown hair.

When last seen she was wearing a grey hooded top, black jeans and black running shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gurranabraher Garda Station 021-4946200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.