Gardaí are expected to launch a murder inquiry later, after a woman was stabbed to death in South Dublin yesterday.
The 65 year old widow died following the attack at her home in Clarinda Park East, Dún Laoghaire yesterday evening.
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The mother of three was taken to St. Vincent's University Hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later.
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene – it's understood he was known to the victim.
A neighbour is believed to have sustained minor injuries when he tried to come to the woman's aid, after the woman's daughter ran onto the street screaming.