Two arrested in connection with death of Cork woman Vanessa O'Callaghan
Vanessa O'Callaghan (36) had just been given some food and a sleeping bag by a member of a volunteer group when she was set upon in Patrick Street on December 1st, 2024. She was assaulted by up to three people.
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One of the volunteers rushed to her assistance and commenced CPR prior to the arrival of paramedics. However, Ms O'Callaghan died at Cork University Hospital three days later.
On Wednesday a man and a woman in their 30s were arrested in connection with the death of Ms O'Callaghan. They were held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Cork. They having since been released without charge.
Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.
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