Issue Date: 26/10/2026
Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances around the death of a woman at a residence in Melville Terrace, Finglas, Dublin 11, this morning Monday 26th October 2026.
Shortly after 4.30am, Gardaí responded to report of the incident and discovered the body of a female aged in her 40’s.
The scene has been preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
The Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.
This investigation is being coordinated from an incident room at Finglas Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer.
A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to support the family of the deceased.
At approximately 11.00am this morning, Monday 26th October 2026 a male (aged in his 50’s) has been arrested at a different location in connection with the death of the woman.
He is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a Garda station in the DMR West Division.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were in the Melville Terrace, Dublin 11, area between 12mn and 5.00am on the morning of Monday 26th October 2026.
Anyone travelling in the area at the time, who may have video footage (including dash-cam) is asked to make it available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on (01) 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
