Body found in field thought to be missing eastern European

Gardaí believe the body of a man found in a Co Kildare field on Wednesday is that of an eastern European national previously reported missing.

His remains were discovered at about 3.30pm by a farmer out walking his dog at Cornamucklagh, Broadford.

Although investigations are at an early stage, it appears evident the man died violently from head wounds.

It is unclear, however, if he was left for dead or if his body was brought to the field at a later stage.

Garda forensic teams were continuing to scour the area on Wednesday evening while the State Pathologist was also called to the scene, which remained sealed off.

Postmortem due

A postmortem will be carried out on Thursday morning at Naas General Hospital in order to confirm the cause of death.

Investigators believe the remains are those of a 20-year-old eastern European man who was reported missing earlier this month.

While he was known to gardaí, he was not thought to have had any significant involvement in crime.

He had been living in Kinnegad, Co Westmeath but was last seen on March 8th.

It is understood members of the man’s family have been contacted, although formal identification is still required.

An incident room has been established at Leixlip Garda station.

Anyone with any information should contact gardaí there on (01) 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or at any other station.