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23 Mar 2026

Vigil in memory of Derry murder victim Amy Doherty to be held

Amy Doherty was found injured at a property in the Summer Meadows Mews area of the city on Saturday, but sadly died later in hospital

Vigil in memory of Derry murder victim Amy Doherty to be held

A vigil in memory of Derry murder Amy Doherty will be held on Friday.

The young mother-of-two sadly died in Altnagelvin Hospital on Saturday after being found injured at a property in the Summer Meadows Mews area of the Waterside.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The death of Ms Doherty has sparked an outpouring of grief throughout the city and beyond. Her tragic death was raised in the NI Assembly today.

The vigil, organised by Alliance for Choice Derry, will take place on Friday, March 27 at 7.00pm at the Guildhall.

Those attending have been urged to bring candles and flowers.

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