Body of woman found in Cork city centre

Gardaí in Cork are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a shop doorway in the city centre earlier today…

Gardaí in Cork are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a shop doorway in the city centre earlier today.

The woman's remains were discovered on Patrick's Street shortly after 4am.

Her body was taken to Mercy Hospital where a postmortem will take place later today.

A Garda spokeswoman said the scene had been preserved for a technical examination.

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