Murder investigation launched after death of woman in Derry

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman in Derry.

The PSNI’s major investigation team have launched a probe after a woman was injured in Derry on Saturday morning and later died.

Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin said “officers attended a property in the Summer Meadows Mews area of the city at around 10.20 amand located an injured woman at the scene.

“She was taken to hospital by our colleagues in the NI ambulance service 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.”

Police inquiries are continuing.