A man's been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Co. Wicklow.

The body of the 50 year old was found at a house in the Deepdales Estate in Bray in the early hours of this morning.

Gardai say a 21 year old man arrested at 11 o'clock this morning - he's being held at Bray garda station.

Gardaí have cordoned off the area around the house for a forensic examination - and the office of the state pathologist has been notified.

This local man says the community has been rocked by the news:

The house itself has been sealed off as Officers investigate the circumstances surrounding her death - and a forensic examination has been underway here for a number of hours.

The office of state pathologist has been notified.