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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal assault of a woman in Co Louth

Catherine Henry’s body was discovered in ‘unexplained circumstances’ in Dundalk last Wednesday.

A MAN IN his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal assault of 62-year-old Catherine Henry in Co Louth last week.

Her body was discovered in “unexplained circumstances” at a residence on Bridge Street in Dundalk last Wednesday.

The man in his 20s who has been arrested on suspicion of murder is currently being detained at a garda station in Co Louth.

A garda spokesperson said that investigations are ongoing.

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