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Woman in Her 50s Found Dead After Assault in Co Laois
Gardaí said the woman was pronounced dead at the scene and a 70s man was detained as the investigation continues.
- On Sunday, July 5, a woman in her 50s died following a fatal assault at a residence on Church Street in Portlaoise, Co Laois.
- Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred shortly after 12:30pm, and a Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the inquiry.
- A man aged in his 70s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained at a station in the Garda Eastern Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
- The scene is currently preserved for technical examination, while the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.
- Investigators have established an incident room at Portlaoise Garda Station and are appealing for anyone in the Church Street area between 11:00am and 1:00pm to provide footage.
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