A woman in her 60s has died following a stabbing incident at her home in Dun Laoghaire County Dublin this evening.
A man in his 30s has been arrested.
The woman was attacked at her house in Clarinda Park East, Dun Laoghaire at around five o'clock this evening.
She was taken to St. Vincent's hospital, but was pronounced dead a short time later.
A man in his 30s has been arrested. He is being detained by Gardai under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station.
It is understood the man was known to the victim.
The house has been sealed off, and Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.