Local media reports Irish woman stabbed to death in Morocco

The circumstances of the death are not yet clear.

By Cliodhna Russell Thursday 11 May 2017, 9:04 AM

May 11th 2017, 9:04 AM 32,286 Views 5 Comments

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AN IRISH WOMAN has died in Morocco.

According to local media, the woman was living in Taghazout, a fishing village north of Agadir.

The circumstances of the death are not yet clear.

According to Yabiladi the woman was discovered with stab wounds and died as a result of her injuries.

It also reports that the guard at the residence reported hearing “intense cries” from the apartment where the woman was found.

A 40-year-old man was arrested at the scene in an advanced state of intoxication.

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Local media reports Irish woman stabbed to death in Morocco

The circumstances of the death are not yet clear.