Gardai are investigating after a woman’s body was discovered inside an apartment in Limerick city centre.
The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was found dead at the apartment block, with her remains still at the scene as investigators began their work.
Gardai were alerted to the property and attended the scene, where the body was discovered. The exact circumstances surrounding the death are not yet clear, and an investigation is now underway.
The scene has been preserved and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place to help establish the cause of death. Gardai have not yet released further details about the identity of the woman or how she came to be found.
Locals in the area were left shaken by the news, with emergency services and garda units spotted at the apartment block throughout the day.
Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.