Gardaí investigating fatal assault of women in Charlestown, Finglas

Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding a fatal assault that occurred at an apartment in Charlestown, Finglas, Dublin 11, this morning.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí attended at approximately 6:15am and gained entrance to the premises.

“The body of a woman, aged in her 30s, was discovered having suffered fatal injuries.

“Her body remains at the scene.

“The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination is to be carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau.

“The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem will be conducted later today.

“A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and taken to Finglas Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.”