Investigation underway following death of woman on ferry from Wales to Ireland
A man has been arrested
Police are investigating the death of a woman on board a passenger ferry that was on its way from Wales to Wexford in Ireland.
Emergency services were called to Rosslare Europort yesterday evening.
A man has been arrested in connection with the investigation.
The statement from Gardai yesterday evening said, “Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after 5:00pm and embarked the ship which is currently docked at Rosslare Harbour.”
“A woman was later pronounced deceased and her body remains at the scene”.
£A man was arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region.”
“The scene has been preserved for technical and forensic examination.”
“The Office of the State Pathologist and local Coroner have been notified. A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course, the outcome of which will determine the course of the investigation.”
“A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to provide support and information to the deceased’s family.”
A spokesperson for Stena Line confirmed that the incident occurred on the 2pm sailing from Fishguard to Rosslare.
The spokesperson added "This is a police matter, so please direct all further questions to the Gardai."