Indian community group pulls out of Derry St Patrick's Day parade due to murder of Buncrana woman in India

An Indian community group who were due to take part in this year's St Patrick's Day parade in Derry have pulled out ask a mark of respect following the murder of Buncrana woman Danielle McLaughlin in India.

A multicultural group from the local Hindu Association were due to bring aspects of the 'Holi' festival to the parade.

Mukesh Chugh spokesperson for the group said: "I believe morally it is wrong , to celebrate Holi when someone was killed celebrating the same in India.

"As a mark of respect to the lady from Buncrana who was murdered in India while celebrating Holi, we have decided not to be part of this celebration tomorrow at st Patrick Parade.

"She lived so close to Derry, I know many will be disappointed but this is a right decision, sadly our group will not be part of Holi celebration tomorrow During this difficult time.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with family, we as Indian will be eager to help the family what ever way we can."