An inquiry into the death of a woman in County Cork last week has been upgraded to a murder investigation.
Gardaí in Mallow in Cork have commenced a murder investigation after the discovery of a woman's body last Friday.
The investigation was upgraded to murder following a post-mortem examination carried out by the Assistant State Pathologist on Paula Canty.
The 31 year old mother-of-two was found dead at a residential property on Bridewell Lane.
It's understood she suffered stab wounds.
Ms Canty, who was due to celebrate her 32nd birthday on Monday, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was a native of Kinsale who moved to Mallow within the past year.
A senior investigating officer (SIO) is leading the investigation from the incident room at Mallow Garda Station. A family liaison officer (FLO) continues to provide support the family.
The Garda Technical Bureau is currently at the scene where they are carrying out a forensic examination.
A senior investigating officer is leading the investigation from the incident room at Mallow Garda Station, and a family liaison officer is supporting Paula's family.
Gardaí are also appealing for witnesses and are seeking camera footage from those who were near Bridewell Lane between 9pm on Thursday and 10am on Friday.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
