Woman arrested in connection with murder of Laois man

Gardaí have arrested a woman in connection with the murder of Pat Burke in Co Laois earlier this month.

The 55-year-old man was found with serious head injuries at his home in Ballybrittas on August 19.

He is believed to have been beaten with a hammer.

His wife was also found in the house with knife wounds to both arms and has been receiving treatment ever since.