A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Polish man in County Meath over the weekend.

Zbigniew Czech was found dead in a house in Navan on Saturday night and Sandra Sandaraite, with an address at Academy Street in the town, was brought before Navan District Court this evening.

Detective Sergeant Raymond Smith gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.

He told the court that Ms Sandaraite, who is originally from Lithuania, was arrested following the incident and brought to Kells Garda Station. 

She made no reply when charged with murder.

The accused was remanded in custody and will appear before Trim District Court via video link on Thursday.

Main image: Garda lamp post.