Gardaí in Galway and the Defense Forced are seeking assistance from the public in tracing the whereabouts of 21-year-old Ben Garrett who is missing since the 31st March 2016.

Ben Garrett from Mayo and a private in the Defense Forces,was last seen in the Eglington Street area of Galway City at approximately 01.45am on Thursday the 31st of March 2016 after leaving Carbon nightclub.

He is described as approximately 6ft in height, short brown hair and of athletic build. When last seen he was wearing dark jeans and a light blue round-neck jumper.

Anyone who has seen Ben or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Galway Garda station at 091 538000, the Garda Confidential Telephone line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.