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".
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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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