Gardaí at Dundalk investigating a fatal stabbing today, Tuesday 18th September 2018 are appealing for witnesses and information. A 31-year-old female was seriously injured and pronounced dead a short time later at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. A 48-year-old man remains in Garda custody.
The incident occurred at Linenhall Street in an area called Bridgewater Mews at approximately 2.45pm. Investigating Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed the assault or who may have information or to any drivers who may have dash cam footage to contact the incident room at Dundalk Garda Station on 042-9388400, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Investigations are continuing.
Ref No: 937/18
Gardaí at Dundalk Co Louth are investigating a stabbing incident which occurred at Linenhall 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.
