A man has been detained in connection with a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Gorey, Co Wexford. The woman, in her 30s, was discovered unresponsive when gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a home in the Baile Eoghain area shortly after 3am this morning. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The arrested man, also in his 30s, is currently being held at a garda station in the eastern region of the country. Gardaí have stated that their investigations are ongoing.
The Garda Technical Bureau will conduct a forensic examination of the scene this morning. The Office of the State Pathologist and the local Coroner have been informed, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted on the woman’s body.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, especially road users in the area who may have dash cam footage, to contact Gorey Garda Station on 094 30690, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.