Woman's body discovered in lane in Co Tipperary

Gardaí in Tipperary today began an investigation after the body of a woman was found in a laneway in Co Tipperary yesterday evening…

Gardaí in Tipperary today began an investigation after the body of a woman was found in a laneway in Co Tipperary yesterday evening.

The woman, who was in her early 50s, has not been identified.

Her body was discovered shortly before 5pm in a lane near Ballyporeen.

Members of the Garda Technical Bureau examined the scene later this morning.

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