Woman found dead in Cork flat named locally as gardai probe whether she was victim of violent assault

Detectives are treating the death of Paula Canty, 32, as suspicious after her body was found with visible injuries in a residential property in Mallow.

The nature of Ms. Canty's injuries suggests they were unlikely to be accidental. Authorities are investigating possible violent assault as the cause of death.

Gardaí are reviewing CCTV footage from surrounding businesses and residences to understand movements around the time of Paula Canty's death.

Ms. Canty, a resident for approximately 18 months, is known to have had a dysfunctional lifestyle and was known to the gardaí prior to her death.

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