Gardaí at Wicklow Town are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a female at Ashford Co Wicklow this afternoon (Tuesday 7th April 2015)
The body remains at the scene which is being preserved for a full Garda Technical Examination.
The Wicklow Coroner and the State Pathologists office have been notified. Professor Marie Cassidy is expected at the scene later this afternoon.
A 38 year old man was arrested this afternoon in Co Wicklow in connection with this investigation and is currently detained at Wicklow Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact Wicklow Garda Station on 0404-60140, The Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
