Gardaí have launched a major probe after a woman was killed in Limerick City this Tuesday afternoon.
The body of the victim, which is understood to be a woman in her 20s, is at the scene pending a technical examination, authorities have confirmed.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating a fatal assault on a woman that occurred at approximately 1:30pm Tuesday April 4 at a residential property on Dock Road, Limerick City.
"The woman, aged in her 20s, was pronounced dead and her body remains at the scene."
The scene is currently preserved for technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
Gardaí are appealing to members of the public with information that can assist with this investigation to contact them to assist in the investigation.
They are appealing to anyone who has camera footage from the Dock Road and O’Curry street areas of Limerick City from 1:00pm – 2:00pm to contact them.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station," a garda spokesperson added.
READ NEXT:
Concern as enormous shark washes up in Wexford village as experts baffled at ‘very strange’ incident
Gardaí vote to take 'days of action' but will delay to work during Joe Biden visit
Sinn Féin to bring forward legislation to tackle nitrous oxide abuse among young people
Graham Norton to return to Ireland to host new Amazon Prime Video TV show
Residents of small village sick and tired of 'feral' sheep gang terrorising them
For the latest news, sport and showbiz headlines, visit our homepage
