An inner city Dublin community is in complete shock after their elderly neighbour was found dead in her home.
Gardai have now launched a murder probe following the discovery of the much-loved neighbour's body.
The body of the woman, in her 80s, remains at the scene this afternoon on Seville Place in Dublin 1.
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Another woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to Store Street Garda Station.
The deceased woman was known for being very involved with the church and was a great help in the community.
And locals told Dublin Live that they are reeling from the horrific news.
Neighbour Evelyn Smyth said: "I was very shocked. She was an angel."
Another resident said: "This is just terrible. She was very quiet but she would always say hello to you. She gave out the bread in the local church.
"I'm shocked because I live on the avenue. There were fire engines, police and ambulances. I've two kids so I just wanted to make sure they were alright."
A friend of the elderly lady was deeply upset to hear about her death.
She said: "She was a good friend of mine. I'm very shocked.
"We were very close. She was a very good friend of mine. She always dropped in and had a cup of tea with me now and again.
"My mother died six weeks ago and she came around to console me. It's just very sad. I'm praying for the family now."
Others said that they had seen a woman acting suspiciously earlier today.
A local man said: "The girl was walking up and down. She kept walking up, doing a twirl and coming back down.
"She went down to the shop and she asked the shopkeeper for a cigarette. She then said she killed her"
Cllr Nial Ring expressed his condolences to those affected by today's events.
He said that the elderly woman was a pillar of the inner city neighbourhood.
He said: "A community has been affected here. The community is sad and shocked. The community is also asking questions.
"The community is very sad to lose an absolutely wonderful lady, a stalwart of the church, a brilliant community lady.
"She would do anything for anybody. A life has been lost. I think everyone around here would be thinking of the lady and praying for her today."
Gardai are now appealing for witnesses who might be able to help their investigation.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardai are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a woman at a residence on Seville Place, Dublin 1, today, Wednesday 13 April 2022.
""Gardai attended the scene of the incident at approximately 11:50am. A woman, aged in his 80s, was located deceased inside the property with fatal injuries. Her body remains at the scene.
"The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination will be carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau. The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem will be conducted later today.
"A female aged in her 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to this incident. She is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Store Street Garda station.
"Investigations are ongoing.
"Gardai in Store Street are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.
"Any person with any information which may be relevant to the Garda investigation should contact Store Street Garda Station on 01 666 8089, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
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