Go Fund Me set up following tragic murder of Derry mother Amy Doherty

A Go Fund Me fundraiser has been set up following tragic murder of Derry mother Amy Doherty.

The mother-of-two was found badly injured in a property in the Summer Meadows Mews area of the city on Saturday. The 28-year-old was rushed to Altnagelvin Hospital where she later died.

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in custody.

Since news emerged of the shocking incident, there has been an outpouring of grief has descended over Derry.

A Go Fund Me has now been established to raise funds for Amy's two children, Rhea and Ronan.

A target of £9,000 has set with over £6,000 already raised.

The online fundraiser was established by Claire Rose, a local Derry mother.

Writing on the page, Claire said: "Our community has been devastated by the heartbreaking loss of Amy Doherty, and we want to come together to support those she loved most.

"Amy's two beautiful children, Rhea and Ronan, both under the age of four, have lost their mother far too soon.

"No words can ease that pain, but as a community we can show up for them in a practical way.

"Every penny raised will go directly towards supporting Rhea and Ronan's future helping to ease any financial burden so that their family can focus entirely on loving and caring for them through the very difficult time ahead.

"This fundraiser has been set up with the full permission and blessing of Amy's family.

"If you are able to donate, no matter how small, it will make a real difference to these two little ones. Please also consider sharing this page as widely as possible.

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

The Go Fund Me page can found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-amys-children