Amy Doherty: man arrested on suspicion of murder is "not fit for police interview"

In a statement the PSNI said the 30-year-old is receiving medical treatment

Mother-of-two Amy Doherty
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 25th Mar 2026
Last updated 25th Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering young mother Amy Doherty in Londonderry is currently receiving medical treatment, according to the PSNI.

In a statement the PSNI added he was "not fit for police interview at this time."

Police launched a murder investigation on Saturday after they were called to a property in the Summer Meadows Mews area of Derry and Ms Doherty was found badly injured.

The mum-of-two was taken to hospital where she later died.

Yesterday (Tuesday) a Book of Condolence opened in the Guildhall.

Ms Doherty's funeral will be held on Thursday - with vigils in various parts of Northern Ireland on Friday.