Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Derry / Londonderry.

A man has been arrested.

Police attended a property in the Summer Meadows Mews area of the city at around 10.20am on Saturday and located an injured woman at the scene.

The woman was taken to hospital by Northern Ireland Ambulance Service where she sadly died.

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Derry / Londonderry Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

placeholder image — Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Derry / Londonderry Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin of the Major Investigation Team confirmed 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,” said Det Insp Griffin.

"Our enquiries are continuing, and I am appealing to anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact our officers on 101 quoting reference 469 – 21/03/26.”

Information can also be provided, with total anonymity, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org