Body found in kildare identified

Gardai have confirmed a body discovered in Co Kildare is that of missing Kinnegad resident Silvestras Stoskus(20).  

Gardaí in Leixlip are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Mr Stoskus’s body in Broadford shortly before 3.30pm on Wednesday.

The remains were removed from the scene to Naas General Hospital where a post-mortem examination is currently being carried out by the State Pathologist, Dr Marie Cassidy.

Mr Stoskus had been missing from his home at Bun Daire in Kinnegad, since Sunday, March 8.

Gardai have said the course of their investigation will be determined by the outcome of the post-mortem. Garda enquiries are ongoing.