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20/01/2016
Dismembered Body Found In Suitcase Identified
The dismembered body of a man found inside a suitcase in the Grand Canal in Kildare has been named as Kenneth O'Brien (33).
Mr O'Brien's remains were discovered wrapped in plastic inside the suitcase on Saturday 16 January.
Garda renewed their appeal for the public's help.
They wish to speak to anyone who was in or around the Grand Canal near Ardclough on Friday 15 and early Saturday 16, to contact them.
In addition gardai are keen to speak to anyone who may have observed, seen or had any contact with Kenneth since the early hours of Friday morning when he left Lealand Road in Clondalkin or can assist in tracing his movements.
Gardai are again asking people returning to their property or premises after the weekend to check to see if there was anything unusual.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Leixlip Garda Station 01 666 7800.
(MH/CD)
Mr O'Brien's remains were discovered wrapped in plastic inside the suitcase on Saturday 16 January.
Garda renewed their appeal for the public's help.
They wish to speak to anyone who was in or around the Grand Canal near Ardclough on Friday 15 and early Saturday 16, to contact them.
In addition gardai are keen to speak to anyone who may have observed, seen or had any contact with Kenneth since the early hours of Friday morning when he left Lealand Road in Clondalkin or can assist in tracing his movements.
Gardai are again asking people returning to their property or premises after the weekend to check to see if there was anything unusual.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Leixlip Garda Station 01 666 7800.
(MH/CD)
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