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Amy Doherty

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Lack of capacity to tackle violence against women cannot be ignored – DUP leader

Lack of capacity to tackle violence against women cannot be ignored – DUP leader

‘If we expect results, we have to ensure policing is properly equipped,’ Gavin Robinson told party members.

Thousands gather for vigil in memory of mother-of-two Amy Doherty

Thousands gather for vigil in memory of mother-of-two Amy Doherty

Amy’s mother Sharon said she did not want her daughter’s death to be ‘in vain’.

Man appears in court charged with murder of Amy Doherty

Man appears in court charged with murder of Amy Doherty

Connor McNamee was remanded in custody until next month.

Man charged with murdering mother-of-two Amy Doherty

Man charged with murdering mother-of-two Amy Doherty

Mourners at Amy Doherty’s funeral hear of her ‘magnetic personality’

Mourners at Amy Doherty’s funeral hear of her ‘magnetic personality’

PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

Man arrested over Amy Doherty murder ‘unfit for police interview’

Man arrested over Amy Doherty murder ‘unfit for police interview’

Violence against women a particularly difficult issue in NI – Naomi Long

Violence against women a particularly difficult issue in NI – Naomi Long

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Northern Ireland's Justice Minister was speaking following the conviction of a man for the murder of Natalie McNally in 2022.

Community ‘shocked and saddened’ after killing of young mother in Derry

Community ‘shocked and saddened’ after killing of young mother in Derry

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman – named locally as Amy Doherty – in Co Derry.