Gardai issue update following the discovery of a female body in a residence in Dublin
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A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a body found at a residence in Finglas, Dublin
The body of a female woman has been discovered at a residence in Finglas, Dublin on Monday morning last.
An Garda Siochána continues to investigate all of the circumstances of the death of a woman aged in her 40s at a residence in Melville Terrace, Finglas, Dublin 11, on Monday 26th October 2026.
The body of the female has been removed from the scene to the City Morgue, Whitehall, where a post mortem examination will take place today, on Tuesday 27th October 20265.
The scene remains preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
A male (aged in his 40’s) remains detained at a Garda Station in the DMR West Garda Division.
Gardaí continue to appeal to any person with any information on this fatal incident to contact investigating Gardaí.
Investigating Gardaí want to speak to any person that was in the Melville Terrace, Dublin 11, area between 12mn and 5.00am this morning Monday 26th October 2026.
Anyone travelling in the area at the time, who may have video footage (including dash-cam) is asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on (01) 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.