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Body of an Irish woman in her late 20s found on a beach in India

Published 08:52 15 Mar 2017 GMT

Updated 11:27 15 Mar 2017 GMT

Cathy Donohue
Body of an Irish woman in her late 20s found on a beach in India

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The body of a woman, confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs to be Irish, has been found on a beach in India.

The victim, who was in her late 20s, was found in Canacona, a coastal resort in Goa. According to reports, she had injuries to her head and face and was severely beaten. It is thought she was on holiday in the district with a friend and had arrived on Sunday. A murder investigation has been launched, with one person arrested in connection with the woman's death. The Department of Foreign Affairs issued a statement to The Irish Times:

"Ireland’s Embassy in New Delhi is in contact with Indian authorities in relation to reports of an incident involving an Irish citizen,” it said in a statement to The Irish Times.

"The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade stands ready to provide consular assistance."

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