29/08/2024

Man Charged With Murder Of L'Derry Woman

PNSI Major Investigation Team detectives investigating the death of a 65-year-old woman in L'Derry have charged a 28-year-old man with murder, rape and arson.

Montserrat Martorell was found murdered in a property in Harvey Street, that had been set alight in the early hours of Saturday, 24 August.

Police have described an attack leading to Martorell's death as "brutal".

The suspect is expected to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court today, Thursday 29th August. As is normal procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

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