RIP: Man arrested after woman dies following violent incident at Waterford home
Gardai say emergency services responded to a 'fatal assault' at a domestic residence in Grange Heights, Waterford city at approximately 6:15pm on Monday
Gardaí in Waterford are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal assault which occurred on Monday evening.
Emergency services responded to an incident at a domestic residence in Grange Heights, Waterford city at approximately 6:15pm.
"A woman, aged in her 40s, was taken to University Hospital Waterford where she was pronounced deceased a short time later," said a garda spokesperson.
The State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.
Investigating gardai say a man, also aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained at a garda station in the Waterford Division under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
"The scene is currently preserved for technical examination. A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation. An incident room has been established at Waterford garda station," said the spokesperson.
A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the family of the deceased and gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Anyone who was in the Grange Heights area on Monday, between 6pm and 6:30pm, and who may have camera footage, including CCTV or dashcam, is asked to provide this footage to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford garda station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.