Body in suitcase murder suspect further remanded

A 48-year-old Dublin man charged with the murder of Kenneth O’Brien, whose dismembered body was found in a suitcase in a canal, has been further remanded in custody pending the preparation of a book of evidence.

Paul Wells, from Barnamore Park in Finglas, will face his next hearing on April 27 at Cloverhill District Court, a judge ordered.

JCB driver Kenneth O’Brien, 33, from Lealand Rd, Clondalkin, was reported missing on January 15 after he had left his home telling family members he was going to work. He had recently returned from Australia where he had been employed for three years.