Gardai have launched a murder investigation after the body of a woman was found at an apartment in Charlestown, Finglas this morning.
Just before 6.15am on Thursday, officers gained entrance to the premises, where the woman, aged in her 30s, was found to have fatal injuries.
Her body remains at the scene.
A 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene in connection with the find.
He is currently being detained at Finglas Garda Station and can be questioned for up to 24 hours.
The apartment is being preserved as a crime scene and the State Pathologist's Office has been informed.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding a fatal assault that occurred at an apartment in Charlestown, Finglas, Dublin 11, this morning 4th November 2021.
"Gardaí attended at approximately 6:15am and gained entrance to the premises. The body of a woman, aged in her 30s, was discovered having suffered fatal injuries. Her body remains at the scene.
"The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination is to be carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau. The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem will be conducted later today.
"A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and taken to Finglas Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984."
