Police investigating sudden death of woman in County Londonderry

The woman in her 40s died on Sunday

Detectives are working to establish what happened
Author: Tara GriffithsPublished 11th Mar 2025

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman in Co Londonderry.

One man has been arrested in connection with the death in the Kilrea area.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives are investigating the sudden death of a woman in the Kilrea area.

"The woman, aged in her 40s, was sadly pronounced dead on Sunday March 9.

"A man, aged 38, arrested in connection with the investigation remains in custody at this time.

"Officers are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death."

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