Garda investigation after body of woman in her 80s found in home

It’s understood the woman’s body may have been at the location for some time.

GARDAÍ IN WEXFORD are investigating after the body of a woman in her 80s was found in her home in the town last night.

The discovery was made at around 9.30pm last night, a garda spokesperson said.

Her body has been taken to University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

The results of the post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation.

It’s understood the woman’s body may have been at the location for some time before last night’s discovery.

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