It's believed he was the victim of a violent attack.
Gardaí are continuing to question a man in his 40s in connection with the murder of a 36-year-old man in Naas yesterday.
The body of Shane Knott is understood to have been discovered in the garden of a house in Eustace Demense around lunch time yesterday.
It's believed he was the victim of a violent attack and sustained serious head injuries.
Gardai were seen examining the contents of recycling bins on the street earlier today.

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