Murder Investigation Launched in Derry/Londonderry After Woman’s Death

A PSNI murder investigation in Derry/Londonderry has been launched following the death of a woman after an incident in the Summer Meadows Mews area on Saturday, 21 March 2026.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team attended a property at approximately 10.20am, where they discovered an injured woman.

She was taken to hospital by colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), but sadly later died.

PSNI Murder Investigation in Derry/Londonderry Confirmed

Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin, from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team, confirmed that a murder investigation in Derry/Londonderry is now underway.

She said officers responded to the scene on Saturday morning and located the injured woman inside the property.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the woman later died in hospital.

Detective Inspector Griffin added that officers’ thoughts are with the woman’s family and loved ones as they come to terms with the loss.

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

As part of the PSNI murder investigation in Derry/Londonderry, a 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

At this stage, police have not released further details about the victim or the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Enquiries remain ongoing as detectives continue to gather evidence and establish the full circumstances.

What Happened in Summer Meadows Mews

Key details confirmed by police include:

• The incident occurred in the Summer Meadows Mews area of Derry/Londonderry
• Police attended the scene at around 10.20am on Saturday, 21 March 2026
• An injured woman was located inside a property
• She was taken to hospital by NIAS
• She later died from her injuries
• A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder

Police Appeal for Information

Detectives are continuing their enquiries and are appealing to the public for information.

Anyone who may have information, no matter how minor it may seem, is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 469 – 21/03/26.

You can report directly online via the PSNI here:
https://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers:
https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

Ongoing Enquiries in Derry/Londonderry

The PSNI murder investigation in Derry/Londonderry remains active, with officers continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

Police presence may remain in the area as part of ongoing enquiries.

Further updates are expected as the investigation develops.

If you were in the Summer Meadows Mews area on Saturday morning or have any information that could assist police, contact the PSNI on 101 quoting reference 469 – 21/03/26, report online via https://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.