Gardai confirm ‘investigations are ongoing’ following death of Limerick mum Scarlett Faulkner

Mum-of-one Scarlett Faulkner passed away in Cork University Hospital this Mondayplaceholder image
Mum-of-one Scarlett Faulkner passed away in Cork University Hospital this Monday

The coroner has been notified and post-mortem examination will take place in due course

AN GARDA Siochana has confirmed the death of Limerick mum-of-one Scarlett Faulkner, in a statement this Monday evening.

A garda spokesperson said they continue to investigate a serious assault which occurred on the R494 at Birdhill, County Tipperary on Saturday, March 21  shortly before 5.30pm. 

“The woman, aged in her 20s, who was injured in the incident, was pronounced deceased earlier today, Monday, April 13  in Cork University Hospital.

“The coroner has been notified. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course,” said a garda spokesperson.

A family liaison officer has been assigned to support the Faulkner family

“As two persons are currently charged before the courts, An Garda Síochána is not making any further comment. Investigations are ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.

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