Woman arrested after man dies following assault in Carlow

A woman has been arrested after a 30-year-old man died following an assault at a house in Carlow last night.

The man was discovered with serious injuries after gardaí responded to an incident at the house in the New Oak Estate shortly after 11.40pm.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, where he was later pronounced dead.

A woman was arrested during a follow-up operation in Carlow town a short time later, involving local gardaÍ and the Armed Response Unit, and is being held at a garda station in Co Carlow.

The scene has been preserved for a forensic examination and the State Pathologist has been requested.

A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and a Family Liaison Officers has also been provided.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, particularly anyone with camera footage (including dashcam) in the New Oak Estate and nearby areas around the time of the incident to contact Carlow Garda Station at 059-9136620, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.