A woman has died in a suspected assault in Mountmellick in Co Laois.
The woman, aged in her 30’s was discovered with serious injuries at a home in Mountmellick shortly before 5 o’clock on Wednesday evening.
She was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardaí say the results of the post-mortem examination, which is due to be carried out today, will determine the course of their investigation.
A man in his 30s has since been arrested and taken to Portlaoise Garda Station, where he can be held for 24 hours.