Wicklow gardaí launch murder investigation

Gardaí in Co Wicklow have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman whose body was found in Bray.

The woman's remains were discovered by a passer-by at around 8am in the Woodbrook Glen area.

The Deputy State Pathologist has been called to the scene, which has been preserved pending technical examination.

The victim is believed to be a non-national in her 20s and gardaí said she appeared to have suffered injuries to her body.

Detectives are investigating the possibility that she may have died after a racist attack.