Tests on bags that held limbs of Kenneth O'Brien may take two weeks

The results of forensic tests on part of a power tool and on bags containing the limbs of murder victim Kenneth O’Brien are expected to take a couple of weeks.

Gardaí announced last night that DNA analysis has confirmed that human remains found on the Grand Canal on Sunday were those of Mr O’Brien.

The items being examined were seized during searches at separate locations along two canals on Sunday and Monday. It is believed from unconfirmed reports that Mr O’Brien may have been shot dead before being dismembered.