Man arrested after woman found dead in Waterford

A man has been arrested after a woman was found dead in a Co Waterford home.

Gardaí were alerted after the woman’s body was found in a home at Ardsallagh near Youghal Bridge after 2pm on Monday.

The woman, believed to be aged in her 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man aged in his 30s was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the investigation.

He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, and can be held at a Garda Station in the South Eastern region for up to 24 hours excluding breaks.

A garda spokesperson said: “Investigations are ongoing.”

The scene was preserved for forensic examination and the coroner and state pathologist were notified.

The results of a post-mortem examination will assist in determining the course of inquiries, gardaí said.

The services of the Garda Technical Bureau were also requested to assist with the investigation.

A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Dungarvan Garda Station.

A Garda family liaison officer has also been appointed to support the family.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and for those with camera footage of the area to come forward, in particular those who were in the Ardsallagh or Youghal Bridge areas in recent days.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058 848600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.