Police are appealing to the public for information on an eight year old boy who has been missing since Monday afternoon from the Fishing Village area in East Honiara.

The boy was last seen at approximately 6pm on Monday walking alone towards the Kukum Labour line area.

The boy's name is Phillip Manisi Aiti from Kara village in Malaita province. Phillip was wearing an orange collared shirt, and grey with white stripe beach wear trousers.

Phillip is well built, light brown complexion, and brown hair that is slightly curly.

Business 'Access Plus' has provided a number of posters of the missing boy which will be displayed around town and at a number of local Police stations.

Police are appealing to the public to come forward should they have any information or contact Police on phone 999 or 23666.