A Garda investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in Co Sligo on Monday night in unexplained circumstances.
Members of An Garda Siochana and emergency medical services attended a residence in Sligo town between the hours of 8pm and 9pm last night, when they discovered the remains of a female.
As of this morning, Tuesday May 2, the body remains at the residence as a forensic examination takes place.
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A forthcoming post-mortem is expected to guide the Garda investigation, while the State Pathologist has been made aware of the unexplained death.
A Garda spokesperson told The Irish Mirror: "Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body of a woman in unexplained circumstances in County Sligo on Monday 1 May 2023.
"The body was discovered at a residence in Sligo town shortly after 8:30pm last night.
"The body remains at the scene, which is currently preserved for technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
"The office of the State Pathologist has been notified. A post-mortem examination will be conducted at a later date and this will determine the course of the Garda investigation.
"Investigations are ongoing."
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