State pathologist to investigate Westport death

A STATE pathologist is due in Westport tomorrow (Sunday) to carry out a post-mortem examination on the body of a woman found dead in the town this afternoon (Saturday).

Gardaí were called to an apartment on Castlebar Street where the woman lived shortly before 3 p.m.

The Coroner for Mayo, Pat O’Connor, has been notified of the death.

Gardai have preserved the scene for a forensic examination.