A DAUGHTER of the English woman who died in hospital after a violent sexual assault in Co Kilkenny remains under Garda protection.
Elizabeth White (25), from Wigan in England, is being housed at a secret address. She is a key witness to events surrounding her mother's violent death.
Mother-of-five Lorraine White (42) died from internal injuries after an alleged sexual assault at her home in Callan, Co Kilkenny, two weeks ago. Ms White moved to Callan in recent years with an Irish man she met in Wigan. She lived in the house where she was attacked with Elizabeth and two grandchildren from another daughter. Elizabeth is to remain in Ireland until she can bring her mother's body to Wigan for burial some time next week.
Gardaí say the investigation is ongoing. One man was arrested and later released. A file has been sent to the DPP.
A fund to assist the White family with burial and transportation costs has raised €6,400 and is due to close next Tuesday.