Murder probe launched as gardaí confirm identity of man's body found in Kildare woods

Latest: Authorities have confirmed the remains are that of 24-year-old Philip Finnegan who went missing from his home in Dublin on August 10.

Update 2.45pm: Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after the discovery of a man’s body in Co Kildare.

Authorities have confirmed the remains are that of 24-year-old Philip Finnegan (pictured) who went missing from his home in Dublin on August 10.