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Anita McSorley

Body found in Kildare as gardai confirm search for man missing for two weeks stood down

The search for a man missing from Newbridge for more than two weeks has been stood down following the discovery of a body in Kildare

Rafal Waligora was reported missing on Saturday, October 15.

He was last seen in the Newbridge area that afternoon, but failed to return home.

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Gardai issued a number of missing persons appeals for the 42-year-old in the weeks since his disappearance, describing him as 5’ 9” tall, with almost shoulder-length hair that's often tied up and brown eyes.

A Garda spokesperson confirmed today that the missing persons appeal has been stood down following the discovery of a body in Kildare.

Gardai have thanked the public for their help tracing Mr Waligora.

A spokesperson said: “Following the discovery of a body in County Kildare, the missing person appeal for Rafal Waligora has been stood down. No further media action is required and no further information is available at this time.

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

Rafal Waligora was reported missing on Saturday, October 15. (gardai)

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