Murder investigation launched after woman, 80s, found dead in Dublin

A Garda spokesperson said were exploring 'all the circumstances' around the incident as part of their ongoing investigations

The arrested female is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Store Street Garda station. File Picture Colin Keegan/ Collins 

Gardaí have commenced a murder investigation following the discovery of a woman's body in Dublin City.

The woman, who is in her 80s, was found by gardaí at a residence on Seville Place, Dublin 1, at 11.30am on Wednesday morning.