Murder Investigation Launched After Discovery of Missing Man

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Gardai are set to launch a murder investigation after the discovery of a missing man named Shane Knott (36) in the back garden of a house in Naas, Co Kildare. It is suspected that Mr Knott was struck with a blunt force instrument. There are concerns that he may have been dead for several days. Gardai were alerted to the scene by a man who claimed to have killed a man. A post mortem examination will be conducted and a full murder investigation will be launched.

The victim, who has been named locally as Shane Knott , was discovered in the back garden of a house at Eustace Demesne in Naas , Co Kildare , after 1pm on Sunday.

The man known to the suspect has alleged to Gardai that he told him he had killed a man. The information led Gardai to the house on Sunday. The suspect was arrested at the address on Sunday and remains in Garda custody on Monday afternoon. The man is known to gardai.

Murder Investigation Missing Man Discovery Naas Co Kildare Blunt Force Instrument Dead Post Mortem Examination

 

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