Gardaí are in the midst of a murder investigation following the violent death of a woman in her 40s in Co Offaly. The tragic incident occurred at her residence in a rural area outside Tullamore, where she sustained severe injuries during the attack.
A 16-year-old boy, known to the victim, was swiftly arrested after gardaí responded to the scene at 1 pm yesterday. The teenager is currently in custody and can be questioned for up to 24 hours as investigations progress.
As of now, authorities have stated that they are not seeking any other individuals in connection with the incident. A senior investigating officer has been appointed, and an incident room has been established at Tullamore Garda Station to coordinate the ongoing inquiry.
To assist the grieving family and relatives of the deceased, a garda family liaison officer has been appointed to provide support during this challenging time.
In a concerning turn of events, gardaí have issued a warning about the circulation of images related to the attack on social media. They urge the public to refrain from sharing or engaging with such content, considering its sensitive nature.
Local authorities are actively addressing the dissemination of graphic material, with a local school cautioning parents to be vigilant about potentially distressing content circulating online.
