Man arrested in connection with murder of Philip Finnegan

A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the murder of Phillip Finnegan.

Mr Finnegan's body was discovered in Rahin Wood in Kildare on September 2 last.

He had been missing from his home at Mary Aikenhead House, Dublin 8 since August 10.

Earlier today a man was arrested in Portlaoise and taken to Leixlip garda station for questioning.

He was detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.