Man, 30s, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman in Dublin apartment complex

The State Pathologist has been informed, and the scene has been preserved pending an examination from the Garda Technical Bureau. Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Gardaí in Dublin have launched a murder investigation after the body of a woman was found at an apartment complex in Charlestown earlier today.

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of her murder.

Gardaí attended the scene at the apartment near Finglas at approximately 6.15am this morning.

The woman, aged in her 30s, was discovered at the scene. It’s understood the man arrested was known to the victim, and both are from Brazil. It’s also believed the woman had suffered horrific injuries.

Her body remained at the scene today, pending an examination of the scene by members of the Garda Technical Bureau. 

The apartment complex is located next to the St Margaret’s Road entrance to the Charlestown Shopping Centre, north of Finglas village.

The State Pathologist has been informed, and a post-mortem was due to be conducted later today.

Gardaí also conducted door-to-door enquiries as part of their investigation.

The man arrested by gardaí has been taken to Finglas Garda Station where he is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Gardaí had an initial 24 hours to question the suspect.

It’s understood gardaí are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.

Local Fianna Fáil councillor Keith Connolly said the community had been left reeling by the reports emerging this morning.

“Everyone is very shocked,” he said. “For something like this to happen really is shocking. I express my sincere condolences to the woman’s family and friends.” In a post to Facebook, the nearby Lanesborough and Surrounding Estates Residents Association said the community was “mourning the loss of another life in awful circumstances”.

“We hope those closest to this poor lady may find some comfort in the days and weeks ahead,” the residents said.

Locals also began to arrive at the entrance of the apartment complex to leave flowers at the scene earlier today.