Woman arrested in connection to alleged fatal assault in Donegal

The woman was arrested on Monday morning in Letterkenny
Woman arrested in connection to alleged fatal assault in Donegal

Stephen Maguire

A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found off cliffs in Co Donegal.

The body of Robert Wilkins (60s) was found on July 3rd following a major search at Sliabh Liag.

A man was later arrested and charged with his murder.

Gardaí confirmed a woman in her 20s was arrested in connection with the incident on Monday morning in Letterkenny.

She has since been takedn to Letterkenny Garda station for questioning.

A Garda spokesperson confirmed the woman is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

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