Man arrested in connection with death of an elderly woman

Gardaí in Cork are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 80s following an incident at a residential property in Carrigaline, Co Cork on Sunday, February 23.

While the woman did not initially require medical assistance, she subsequently became unwell. She was transported to Cork University Hospital on Tuesday, February 25 where she was later pronounced deceased.

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

The scene at a residence in Carrigaline has been preserved for technical and forensic examination by the local scenes of crime officers.

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The Office of the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified. A post-mortem examination will has be arranged for tomorrow.

A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to provide support and information to the deceased’s family.