RIP: Search for man reported missing for several days stood down as gardai issue update
Justin O’Connor, 41, was last seen in Celbridge, County Kildare on Tuesday
Gardaí have stood down the search for a man who was last seen in County Kildare earlier this week, following the discovery of a body.
A public appeal for help in locating 41-year-old Justin O’Connor was issued on Wednesday - the day after he was last seen in the Celbridge area in the north of the county.
A number of searches were carried out in the locality but in an update, issued on Thursday night, gardai confirmed the searches have now been stood down.
"Following the discovery of a man’s body the missing person appeal for Justin O’Connor (41) who was reported missing from Celbridge, County Kildare since Tuesday, December 3, 2024, has been stood down," said a spokesperson.
No further information has been disclosed publicly.
Gardaí have thanked members of the public and the media for their assistance with the appeal.