She was discovered with serious injuries at a home in Mountmellick
A woman in her 30s has died in a suspected assault in Laois.
She was discovered with serious injuries at a home in Mountmellick shortly before 5 o'clock yesterday evening, and later pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardaí says the results of the post-mortem examination, which is due to be carried out today, will determine the course of their invesitgation.
A man in his 30s has since been arrested and taken to Portlaoise Garda Station, where he can be held for 24 hours.

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