Investigation launched into death of woman after Derry flat fire

Police received a report of a fire at an address at Harvey Street at 4.15am on Saturday

Crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA

An investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was found following a fire at a flat in Derry.

Police received a report of a fire at an address at Harvey Street at 4.15am on Saturday.

Crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and a woman was discovered in a ground-floor flat.

Police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the “suspicious” death.

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Closures have been put in place at Waterloo Street and Chamberlain Street and people have been advised to avoid the area. – PA