Gardaí at Dundalk Co Louth are investigating a stabbing incident which occurred at Linen Hall Street, Dundalk Co Louth (Apartment Block) at approximately 2.45pm this afternoon, Tuesday September 18th. A female in her 30s was seriously injured, she was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda and was subsequently pronounced dead a short time later.
A Post Mortem examination will now take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.
The scene is preserved for a technical and forensic examination and an incident room has been established at Dundalk Garda Station. The office of the State Pathologist and Coroner have been notified.
A male in his 40s has been arrested in connection with this investigation and is currently detained at Dundalk Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Investigations are continuing.
