Gardaí have begun a murder investigation into the death of a 31-year-old woman in Waterford.
Samantha Walsh, from Lisduggan in Waterford city, was found yesterday in the rented apartment on Thomas Street in Waterford where she had been living.
The body of Ms Walsh, who had a number of young children, was brought to University Hospital Waterford for a post-mortem examination, which was conducted by the Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis.
The results of that examination have not been released for operational reasons.
Gardaí said they are following a number of lines of inquiry in connection with her death.
Speaking at Waterford Garda Station this evening, Superintendent Christopher Delaney said: "We are appealing to any member of the public who may have any information in respect of this crime to contact us and in particular any persons who were in the area of Thomas Street or its environs on Thursday night 27 April 2017 into the early hours of Friday morning, 28 April, who witnessed anything and may have any information which may assist us."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051-305300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
