Vigil held for murdered woman Montserrat Martorell in Londonderry

A vigil has been held for 65- year-old woman Montserrat Martorell in Londonderry.

Crowds gathered in Guildhall Square on Thursday evening.

Organisers say that they want the victim's family to know that there are people in Northern Ireland who care.

A man appeared in court earlier on Thursday charged with the murder of a woman in Londonderry.

Montserrat Martorell, 65, was found dead in a flat in Londonderry last weekend.

Ciaran Murray, 28, of Gortfoyle Place in the city, has been charged with murder and arson endangering life with intent on Saturday, 24 August.

He appeared before Londonderry magistrates' court via videolink.

He said: “Yes, I understand the charges,” after they were read to him.

A detective inspector said she believed she could connect him to the charges.

No application for bail was made during the brief hearing.

The case will next be mentioned at court on September 26.

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