Tributes paid to woman from Midlands who died in horrific pub attack in New York

Tributes are being paid tonight to the Longford woman who died following a horrific stabbing attack in New York. 

A spokesperson from the New York Police Department Deputy Commissioner Public Information confirmed the identity of victim of last night's incident as 41-year-old Sarah McNally of Queens Street, NY.

Ms McNally is originally from Longford town and she had been living and working in New York for a number of years. 

Cllr Gerry Warnock remembered the deceased as 'a lovely soul'.

Speaking to Longford Live / Longford Leader, Cllr Warnock remarked, "My thoughts and prayers are with Dorrie, Dessie and Sarah's extended family and many friends."

He added, "This is an absolute tragedy and may God give them the strength to navigate this cruel journey of having their beautiful girl taken from them.

"May her gentle soul rest in peace."

In a Facebook post, Sarah's aunt Mary McNally wrote, "we are heartbroken. Rest in peace my beautiful niece Sarah."

Sarah died after she suffered a stab wound to her neck at the Ceilí House Irish pub on Grand Avenue in Maspeth at approximately 6.34pm on Saturday, March 30. 

The DCPI spokesperson said an unidentified male also had a stab wound to the back and neck, and was hospitalised. 

"The investigation remains ongoing."