06/04/2009

Woman's Body Found In Dun Laoghaire

The body of a woman has been found in a flat in Dun Laoghaire.

Gardai have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

The body was that of a female in her late 20s, found at a flat in Georges Place, Dun Laoghaire shortly before 11pm on Saturday night.

The scene has been preserved for technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau and the office of the State Pathologist attended the scene.

Shortly before 5am on Sunday morning, a male in his early 30s was arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently detained at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

(DW/BMcC)


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