Gardaí in Co Louth arrest man (32) in connection with discovery of a woman's body in house

Gardaí in Co. Louth Gardai have arrested a 32-year-old man this afternoon in connection with the discovery of a woman's body in a house in Ardee.

The man was arrested in the Ardee area and he is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of The Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Drogheda Garda Station.

The discovery of a woman's body in a house in Ardee was made by Gardaí shortly after 11.30am this morning.

The house has been sealed off and the Office of the State Pathologist has been notified. Investigating Gardaí have also requested assistance from the Garda Technical Bureau.