BREAKING: Tullamore canal bank closed as gardai probe 'serious assault'

UPDATE: Woman killed in brutal assault on Offaly canal  CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

GARDAI are investigating what they have said is a "serious assault" which took place in Tullamore this afternoon.

The public road along the Grand Canal between the town centre and Boland's Lock remains closed to traffic this evening.

A garda spokesperson said the assault occurred at about 4pm but added that as the investigation is in its early stages, An Garda Síochána cannot confirm any further details at this time.

€20m shopping centre planned for Tullamore now in limbo

Disruption in Offaly town as big road works get underway

Someone in an Offaly village is a lot richer after latest lotto draw

CLICK ON THE LINKS ABOVE TO READ MORE FROM THE OFFAY EXPRESS