LAST UPDATE | 29 Apr

A MAN HAS appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Waterford city.

Tomas Marvenek (39), with an address at Grange Heights, Co Waterford is accused of killing Yveta Donovalova on Monday.

The mother of three, aged in her 40s, was discovered with serious injuries at the same address in Grange Heights.

The scene of the alleged fatal assault at Grange Heights. Eoghan Dalton / The Journal Eoghan Dalton / The Journal / The Journal

Garda Sean Lane of Waterford Garda Station told Waterford District Court this evening that the accused was charged just after midnight this morning in relation to the case.

After a formal cautioning, reply Garda Lane added that the accused said in reply: “I have nothing to say.”

Solicitor Ken Cunningham, appearing for the accused, requested that Marvenek receive a psychiatric evaluation in custody.

He also sought the assistance of a Czech interpreter for his client.

Due to the seriousness of the charge Cunningham said bail would not be an option.

Judge Kevin Staunton said he would certify for an interpreter and remanded him in custody until a court appearance next Tuesday, 5 May.