Police arrest man on suspicion of murder after body of woman found

POLICE IN DERRY have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after the body of a woman was discovered.  

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Major Investigation Team began their investigation this morning.

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Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin from the Police Service’s Major Investigation Team said: “Officers attended a property in the Summer Meadows Mews area of the city at around 10.20 am and located an injured woman at the scene.

“She was taken to hospital by our colleagues in the NIAS where she sadly died. A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

“Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones, who are left trying to come to terms with this shocking loss.

“Our enquiries are continuing, and I am appealing to anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact our officers on 101 quoting reference 469 – 21/03/26.”

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