A woman has died after being stabbed at an apartment in Dundalk, Co Louth.

Gardaí are investigating the incident, which happened at Linenhall Street in the Bridgewater Mews area at around 2.45pm on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old woman was seriously injured, and taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.

She was subsequently pronounced dead a short time later.

A man (48) has been arrested, and is being held at Dundalk Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

A post mortem examination is set to take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

The office of the State Pathologist and the coroner have been notified.

The scene has been preserved for a technical and forensic examination.

Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed the assault or who may have information - or to any drivers who may have dash cam footage - to contact the incident room at Dundalk Garda Station on 042-938-8400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.