Latest: Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Midleton
The scene on Main Street in Midleton where a fire took place in a building on Connolly Street where it is reported that a body of a woman has been found. Picture: David Creedon
Gardaí in Midleton are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 20s following an incident at a domestic residence in Midleton, County Cork, on Friday, 2nd August 2024, a spokesperson has confirmed.
"Shortly after 4:15 pm, Gardaí and Emergency Services responded to reports of an incident at an apartment off Main Street, Midleton. The woman was found at the scene with serious injuries and received emergency medical treatment but was pronounced deceased short time later.
"A man in his 30s has been arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Southern Region.
"The scene has been preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The local Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified. An incident room has been established at Midleton Garda Station, and a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation. A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has also been assigned to support the family.
"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Additionally, they are appealing to those with camera footage, including dashcam recordings from motorists in the Connolly Street / Main Street areas of Midleton this afternoon."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station at 021-462 1550 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 27-year-old mother of two whose body was found at an apartment in Midleton, Co Cork this afternoon.
The 29-year-old man is being detained in Midleton Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. Investigations are continuing.
Meanwhile, Midleton based Sinn Féin TD Pat Buckley said that death of the woman in tragic circumstances had shocked and saddened locals.
“I only knew (the victim) her to see. I am thinking of her two children. Their lives destroyed. Life is very fickle. It has affected the town. My phone has been hopping. People can’t understand it. Our hearts go out to the family of this woman and they will be in our thoughts and prayers over the coming days.”
Meanwhile, the fire at the apartment was brought under control shortly after 5pm. Firefighters remained on site for a period afterwards in order to monitor the situation.
The Garda Press Office has said in a statement that gardaí and the emergency services attended at the scene of the incident.
“Inquiries are ongoing, and no additional information is available at this time. Further updates will follow as they become available.”
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident at a domestic residence on Connolly Street, Midleton, Cork.
"Inquiries are ongoing, and no additional information is available at this time.
"Further updates will follow as they become available."
A 27-year-old woman was found dead at an apartment in John Barry House in Midleton, Co Cork this afternoon.
The woman, who is married and has children, is believed to have sustained injuries. A postmortem examination will be carried out at Cork University Hospital by Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster.
The course of the investigation will be determined by the post mortem results. It is understood the woman lived in the apartment. The apartment is set to be forensically examined.
Gardaí went to the scene shortly after 4pm today after they received a call that a woman had sustained injuries at an apartment. When they arrived onsite they found that she was dead.
Firefighters were also called to the scene at the same time as a section of the property was on fire. They rushed to the site in order to contain the flames. Gardaí and firefighters remain in the area and traffic diversions are in place.
Gardaí are expected to start a door to door inquiry to determine if anyone in the area noticed anything suspicious this morning and in to the afternoon.
Two units of the Fire Brigade were called to the scene of what has been reported as a house fire in Midleton on Friday afternoon.
Early reports indicate that a woman in her 20s has been found dead at the scene while a man is being treated for his injuries.
According to a spokesperson for Munster Fire Control, units of the Fire Service in Midleton and Cobh were called to the scene after being alerted at 4.30pm today.
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