Mary Ward was found dead last week in Belfast.
A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast woman Mary Ward (22).
A murder investigation was launched after the body of the 22-year-old was found at her home on Melrose Street in south Belfast on October 1.
This afternoon, Wednesday, detectives attached to the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation have arrested a male in his 20s on suspicion of the murder of Mary Ward.
“The male is detained under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Dublin.
“An Garda Síochána has commenced a murder investigation in accordance with provisions under the Criminal Law (Jurisdiction) Act 1976.
“An Garda Síochána continues to work closely with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on this investigation,” a garda spokesperson said.
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