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Forensic investigators at the scene in Derry on Saturday morning
Detectives investigating the murder of 65-year-old Montserrat Martorell Elias in the Harvey Street area of Derry in the early hours of Saturday, August 24 have made an arrest.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning, where he remains at this time.
Firefighters attended the scene on Harvey Street after reports of a fire were received at 4.15am on Saturday.
The woman, who was found in the bedroom of the ground-floor flat, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said that the victim suffered a “horrific attack and sustained multiple injuries”.
Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: "Our investigation is moving at a fast pace, and I continue to appeal to anyone who may have any information to contact detectives on 101 and quote reference 225 24/08/24."
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers.uk.org."
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