A woman aged in her 30s has died after a suspected assault in County Laois, Gardaí (Irish police) have said.
The woman was discovered with serious injuries at approximately 16:45 GMT at a home in Mountmellick.
She was later pronounced dead at the scene.
A man in his 30s has been arrested as part of the investigation and is currently in custody.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who has any information to contact them.















































