Clothing Discovered In Edenderry During Broadford Murder Probe

Silvestras Stoskus

By Justin Kelly

Items of clothing found on a laneway at the Grand Canal in Edenderry, Co. Offaly are being forensically examined today in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Silvestras Stoskus. The man’s body was discovered by a passer-by in a field in the Broadford area of Kildare on Wednesday afternoon. His body was found face down and due to the apparent violent nature of his death, Gardai immediately treated his death as suspicious.

Midlands Correspondent for RTE Ciaran Mullooly reported on radio this morning that Gardai found the clothes in Edenderry while working on a lead linked to Mr Stoskus’s death. Although no official information linking the discovery to the murder investigation has been released by the Gardai, Mullooly said that sources have suggested to him that the Kinnegad resident may have been held against his will in an area not far from Edenderry in the days leading up to his murder.

Mr Stoskus had been missing from his home in Kinnegad since March 8, and his family had been offering a €10,000 reward for information relating to his whereabouts. One line of inquiry being considered by the Gardai is the possibility that the young Lithuanian national had been involved in a dispute over money. He had no criminal convictions but was known to Gardaí for involvement in robberies, assaults and drugs offences. He had been due before the courts on charges prior to his disappearance.

Gardaí say they are not releasing the results of a post mortem examination for operational reasons. They have appealed to anyone who may have seen or spoken to Mr Stoskus between March 8 and March 18 or who may have seen any suspicious activity during that time at either Bun Daire, Kinnegad or Broadford to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01-6667800, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666111 or any garda station.

Man Arrested Following €240,000 Offaly Drugs Bust

By Justin Kelly

A man in his 50s was arrested on Wednesday following a seizure of almost €250,000 worth of cannabis plants in a house at Cloncor, Rhode, Co. Offaly.

Gardaí from Tullamore and Edenderry, flanked by the Eastern Regional Support Network, raided the house on Wednesday, where they discovered cannabis plants with a street value of €240,000. The seizure has been sent for further analysis.

The man was arrested and brought to Tullamore Garda Station where he was held for questioning under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act.

No Arrests Made Following Machete Attack On Offaly Pensioner

The Garda investigation is continuing

By Justin Kelly

No arrests have been made in the wake of an attack on an elderly man in Clonoghill Upper, outside Birr last Friday. The man, aged in his 70s was attacked with a heavy torch and a machete, receiving cuts to his face following a struggle with the attacker.

The vicious incident took place outside the man’s home when he was tending to his dog. He was brought to Tullamore Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. He has since been discharged.

The scene was preserved and forensically examined by Gardaí in the immediate aftermath of the assault, but they are still seeking help from the public to apprehend the Offaly man’s aggressor.

The attack took place between the hours of 19:00pm and 21:30pm on Friday evening, January 30. If you witnessed the attack itself, or noticed any suspicious activity at that time, Gardaí in Birr want to hear from you.

If you have any information that may help Gardaí with this investigation, they can be contacted at 057-9169710.