A MAN has been arrested and released on bail following an incident in Newtownbutler on Sunday which led to the death of a woman on Tuesday in hospital.

Police are continuing their investigation of the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of the woman, named locally as Olive O’Reilly, in her Newtownbutler home.

Councillor for the area, Thomas O’Reilly (no relation), said the area was in a state of shock following the weekend incident.

“My understanding is that she was found at the bottom of the stairs and taken to hospital where she sadly died yesterday afternoon,” he said.

“People are certainly shocked that somebody could lose their life in such tragic circumstances.

“My thoughts go out to her family at this time.”