Man arrested in relation to Derry murder to be held for additional 18 hours

A man being questioned in relation to the murder of a 65 year old woman in Derry will be held for an additional 18 hours for questioning.

Detectives have been granted a court extension in relation to the 28 year old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Montserrat Martorell was found deceased in a house in Harvey Street on Saturday after reports of a fire, with police saying she sustained multiple injuries as the result of a horrific attack.

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