Ongoing Investigation into Londonderry Murder
A man arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother of two in Londonderry on Saturday remains in police custody and is being questioned.
The woman, locally identified as Amy Doherty, was discovered injured at a residence in Summer Meadows Mews around 10:20 GMT on the same day.
She subsequently died in hospital. A 30-year-old man was taken into custody on Saturday in connection with the incident.
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan met with Amy's family on Sunday, commenting on the community's reaction.
"The city has been engulfed with shock and sadness," Durkan said.
On Sunday, police conducted door-to-door inquiries as part of their ongoing murder investigation.
Forensic officers and detectives spent much of the day at the property where Amy was found.
Durkan expressed the community's emotional response to the tragedy.
"There is a palpable feeling of anger that a young woman has had her life so cruelly taken from her and that two children have had their mother robbed from them so brutally and so senselessly."
Speaking on Good Morning Ulster, Durkan described the family's grief.
"Amy's family are completely devastated," he said. "This is such a massive loss. She was very much loved and very well liked."
Tributes to Amy Doherty
Additional tributes have been made in memory of the young woman.
Her employer, NWCare, expressed their sorrow over her unexpected passing.
"We were devastated to learn about the unexpected passing of Amy. She was the essence of humanity, kind, compassionate and beautiful," the statement said.
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson commented on the impact of the incident across the city.
"There is complete shock across the city after the suspected murder. A young woman's life was taken in the latest act of violence against women and girls and I appeal to anyone with information to bring it forward to the PSNI," Ferguson said.
DUP councillor Julie Middleton also spoke about the community's reaction.
"The community was absolutely devastated, shocked, horrified and there is a real feeling of anger at this terrible loss of life, a life stolen violently."
