Gardaí launch murder probe after male torso found in Grand Canal

Latest: Gardaí have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a male torso in a suitcase in the Grand Canal at Kildare.

Update 6pm: Gardaí have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a male torso in a suitcase in the Grand Canal at Kildare.

Detectives believe the victim met a violent death in recent days but have yet to formally identify the remains.