A woman has died after an incident on a ferry that had sailed from Fishguard in North Wales and docked at Co Wexford on Tuesday – with one man arrested.
The incident occurred on the 2pm sailing to Rosslare Europort, and a man has been arrested in connection with the investigation.
A Gardai spokesperson said emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after 5pm and went on board the ship.
The spokesperson added: “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.”
They continued: “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.”
Gardai said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
A spokesperson for Stena Line confirmed: “This is a police matter, so please direct all further questions to the Gardai.”
A sailing from Rosslare to Fishguard was cancelled following the incident.
