Man, 50s, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman's body found in Dublin apartment

Gardaí at the scene at Royal Canal Park in Dublin. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body at an apartment in Dublin this morning.

The woman, in her 40s, was found unresponsive at the apartment in Royal Canal Park, Ashtown, around 10am this morning after gardaí and emergency services were alerted. 

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

The scene is currently being preserved for forensic and technical examination.

"The body has been removed to the City Morgue at Whitehall and a post-mortem examination will be conducted by State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan on Saturday January 14, 2023," said a garda spokesperson. 

Gardaí said earlier a man who was assisting them with their enquires had been receiving medical treatment.

Gardaí are not looking for anyone else in relation to this investigation, a spokesperson said. 

Gardaí are appealing to any person who has information that can assist with this investigation to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.