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08th Jul 2019

Woman arrested in investigation into murder of two-year-old girl in Cork

Conor Heneghan

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A female in her 30s was arrested on Monday morning.

Gardaí in Cork have arrested a female in her 30s in connection with an investigation into the murder of a two-year-old girl on Friday, 5 July.

Gardaí at Anglesea Street in Cork made the arrest on Monday morning. The woman is currently detained at Gurranabraher Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Following a post-mortem examination completed by Deputy State Pathologist Dr. Margot Bolster, Gardaí commenced a murder investigation into the death of the infant. The results of the post-mortem have not been disclosed for operational reasons.

Gardaí are appealing to any person who was in the Elderwood Apartment complex between 4pm on Thursday 4 July and 6am on Friday 5 July, who has not already spoken to Gardaí, to come forward.

Anyone with information can contact Gardaí at Anglesea Street Station on 021 452 2000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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