A local community has been “shocked and saddened by the tragic murder of a young mother”. On Saturday, police launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman – named locally as Amy Doherty – in Co Derry. There’s no doubt that this will make women and girls across Derry, and the North, feel less safe tonight. “My thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time,” he wrote. “It’s the worst news that any parent or family member could receive and they’ll need the support of our whole community.

Source: Irish Examiner March 22, 2026 12:40 UTC