A murder probe is underway after a mother died following a serious incident in Londonderry, sparking an outpouring of grief across the community. Police were called to a property in Summer Meadow Mew shortly after 10.20am on Saturday, where Amy Doherty was discovered with injuries. A 30-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder as detectives continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The tragedy has sent shockwaves throughout the city, with political representatives and community figures expressing their sorrow and calling for action. Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson said there is shock and devastation across Derry after the suspected murder of a woman in the city.

Source: Daily Mail March 22, 2026 15:16 UTC