Gardaí launch investigation after woman's body discovered in Co Cork

Ellen O'Donoghue

Gardaí have launched an investigation after the discovery of a woman's body in Mallow, Co Cork.

The woman in her 30s was found dead at a residential property in Bridewell Lane, Mallow, Co Cork, on Friday morning, January 3rd.

Gardaí said they are investigating all circumstances surrounding her death.

Assistant State Pathologist, Dr Margot Bolster, attended the scene of the incident and the body of the deceased is to be removed to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

The Garda Technical Bureau has been requested to attend the scene.

A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Mallow Garda Station, while a family liaison officer (FLO) has also been assigned to provide support to the family.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact them and are seeking any available camera footage, including dashcam recordings, from those who were in the vicinity of Bridewell Lane, Mallow, Co. Cork  between 9pm on Thursday, January 2nd and this morning, Friday January 3rd, at 10am.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.