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Man Arrested as Woman Dies Following Assault in Co Galway
Gardaí said the woman died after being taken to hospital, while a man in his 30s remains detained under Irish law.
- On Friday, April 24, 2026, a 65-year-old woman was assaulted at a residential property in Ballybrit, Galway, at approximately 11:45 PM and died in the early hours of Saturday at University Hospital Galway.
- A man in his 30s remains in custody at a Garda station in the North Western Region following his arrest, detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
- The scene remains preserved on Sunday morning as members of the Garda Technical Bureau conduct a full technical examination of the residential property in Ballybrit.
- A post-mortem examination of the victim has taken place, though Gardai stated the results are not being disclosed for operational reasons.
- Investigations into the fatal assault remain ongoing as Gardai continue to process evidence, with further updates expected as the inquiry into the death proceeds.
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L 56%
C 22%
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