Woman murdered in Derry named as Montserrat Martorell as man arrested

Police at the scene.

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in Londonderry.

The body of 65-year-old Montserrat Martorell was found in a house in Harvey Street early on Saturday, after emergency crews responded to reports of a fire at the property.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of murder and taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.

Police added the "investigation is moving at a fast pace" and continued to appeal for information.

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