Man arrested after death of a woman in Co Cork

A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in Co Cork.

The woman, who was aged in her 20s, was found seriously injured at an apartment in Midleton, Co Cork, on Friday afternoon before she later died.

Gardai said a man aged in his 30s is being detained at Midleton Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

“Shortly after 4.15 pm, Gardai and Emergency Services responded to reports of an incident at an apartment off Main Street, Midleton,” a spokesperson said.

“The woman was found at the scene with serious injuries and received emergency medical treatment, but was pronounced deceased short time later.

“A man in his 30s has been arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Southern Region.”

Gardai said the scene has been preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.

The local coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified.

They have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.

“An incident room has been established at Midleton Garda Station, and a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation,” they said.

“Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Additionally, they are appealing to those with camera footage, including dashcam recordings from motorists in the Connolly Street/Main Street areas of Midleton this afternoon.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station at 021-462 1550 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.”