Increased police presence after ‘brutal’ murder

There is an elevated police presence in Londonderry, following the homicide of a girl within the metropolis.

The physique of the lady, who the police have but to determine, was present in a flat in Harvey Street at about 04:15 BST on Saturday.

The police have mentioned the sufferer, who’s believed to be in her 40s to mid-60s, suffered a “horrific” dying.

According to the police investigation workforce she was attacked with a weapon earlier than a floor flooring flat was set on fireplace.

Crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the property, the place the invention was made.

At the scene: BBC reporter Kevin Sharkey, in Derry

The “brutal and savage“ homicide is casting a shadow over the town this weekend.

At the center of the neighborhood concern is, who was this lady and who killed her?

The indisputable fact that the police can solely estimate the lady’s age underlines the challenges detectives face as they attempt to determine the sufferer.

At this stage the police are unable to substantiate what kind of weapon was used.

The flat is a part of a posh of flats on Harvey Street.

There has been a visual elevated police presence within the space all through the weekend.

The police now need assistance from the general public to determine the sufferer and to search out her killer.

Ch Insp Anthony Kelly from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) main investigation workforce mentioned the sufferer suffered a number of accidents and believes a weapon was used through the assault.

“From our enquires up to now, we are able to let you know that the sufferer suffered an horrific assault and sustained a number of accidents,” Ch Insp Kelly mentioned.

“We know this brutal homicide has brought on nice concern however we are able to guarantee you we’re working at full tempo to ascertain what occurred and catch these liable for this heinous and evil crime.

“You will see a rise in police presence within the metropolis within the coming hours and days.”

Investigating officers are asking anybody with info to get in contact with them.

They are notably eager to view any dash-cam or doorbell digital camera footage protecting the realm between 02:00 BST and 05:00.