A murder investigation is under way following the death of a 38-year-old woman in Cork.
The woman was found in an apartment on Popham's Road in Farranree, on the northside of the city, after the alarm was raised at approximately 3.30am.
She has been named locally as Nicola Collins, a mother of three, who was originally from Tralee, Co Kerry, but was living in Togher in Cork city.
A 42-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery and is being held at Mayfield Garda Station in connection with the death.
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A post-mortem examination was carried by the Assistant State Pathologist, which confirmed that she died violently.
Gardaí are appealing to witnesses or to anyone who can assist with the investigation to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021-455-8510, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any garda station.
