Irishman arrested in connection with death of wife in Spanish villa

Police in Spain have arrested an Irishman in connection with the death of his wife at a villa near the city of Alicante over the weekend.

The woman, who was in her 20s and also Irish, was found dead at a holiday complex called the Marina Oasis in San Fulgencio yesterday.

Reports this morning said she had been on a two-month holiday in the area with her husband and three young children, who are now in the care of relatives.

The reports also said neighbours had regularly heard the couple arguing after heavy drinking sessions.

The police reportedly struggled to arrest the husband and had to sedate him before removing him from the villa yesterday.