Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspicious death of a woman in Derry/ Londonderry.

A fire was reported within a Harvey Street address at around 4.15am today, Saturday 24th August. Crews from NI Fire and Rescue Service attended. A woman was then discovered in ground floor flat. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Investigating officers would ask anyone with information, or who may be able to help with the investigation, to call 101 quoting reference number 225 24/08/24 or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. 

They are particularly keen to view any dash-cam or doorbell camera footage covering the area between 2am and 5am.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/. 

Closures remain in place at Waterloo Street and Chamberlain Street at this time and traffic disruption should be expected as a result.