Man, 70s, held after woman, 50s, dies following assault in Portlaoise

A man in his 70s has been arrested after a woman was found dead following an alleged assault at a house in Portlaoise.

A man in his 70s has been arrested after a woman was found dead following an alleged assault at a house in Portlaoise.

The emergency services were called to the home on Church Street in the town shortly after 12.30pm on Sunday.