Man due in court in in connection with fatal assault in Laois

A man is due to appear in court in connection with the fatal assault of a woman in Portlaoise on Sunday.

Gardaí in Laois investigating the fatal assault which occurred at a property on Church Street, Portlaoise on the afternoon of Sunday, July 5, 2026 at approximately 12.30pm have charged the arrested man.

The man, aged in his 70s has been charged in relation to the incident and is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning at 10.30am.

Gardaí said Investigations ongoing.