RIP: Search for missing man (32) stood down after tragic discovery of body

Gardaí have ended their public appeal and search for a missing 32-year-old man following the discovery of a body.

In a statement, they said: "Following the discovery of a body earlier today [Tuesday] in Co. Meath, the missing person appeal in respect of 32-year-old Olamide Adekunle, who was reported missing from Balbriggan, Co. Dublin since Wednesday 11th September 2024, has been stood down.

"An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and public for their assistance in this matter."

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Olamide has last week been reported missing from his home in Balbriggan and gardaí and family had expressed concern for his welfare.