Man in garda custody after fatal assault on elderly woman

Gardai at the scene of a fatal attack which took place in Kincora Court in Clontarf, Dublin, on Sunday night. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

A man is in garda custody in connection with a fatal assault on a woman at her home in north Dublin.

The 61-year-old man has been assessed by doctors during his detention and it is thought gardaí will consult with the DPP and medical experts in relation to the case.