TRIBUTES have poured in for a “beloved” mum-of-two who was found dead in Derry on Saturday as the PSNI continue its murder investigation into her death.
Amy Doherty was found with critical injuries at a property in the Summer Meadows Mews area of the city at around 10:30am on Saturday and was rushed to hospital where she sadly passed away.
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder shortly after.
Amy has been described as the “beloved mother” of Rhea and Ronan, the “loving daughter” of Patrick and Sharon and “dear sister” of Shane and Ryan.
A death notice added: “Granddaughter of John and Patricia Doherty, and Margaret and the late Patsy Mooney. R.I.P. A much loved niece and cousin.
“Deeply regretted by all the family circle.”
Amy’s funeral details will be announced at a later time, with her family requesting that their home remains private until then.
Mourners have told how the entire community is in mourning following the young woman’s death, with her friends describing her as “the funniest person”.
One wrote: “Rest in peace wee Amy Doherty taken from this world away from her wee babies I have no words.
“You were a gem and the funniest person, the craic was always had with you. A whole town in mourning, shock and anger, the most terrible news ever wakening up to this today.
“A young, beautiful life taken way too soon in the most tragic, evil and most devastating way!
“Look after your babies and give your mammy, daddy and brothers the strength to get through this unimaginable loss. Rest easy wee dotes this should never have happened I have no words, pure evil.”
Another pal said: “Sleep tight Amy, such a beautiful kind girl taken too soon. You did not deserve any of this, thinking of [your] two children, family and friends at this time.”
A third wrote: “Nothing in this world can prepare you for seeing your lifelong best friend all over your newsfeed alongside horrific news headlines.
“So so hard to process that this is actually our Amy D and this is real life.
“Please give all your girls, ur mammy and daddy, brothers, your two wee babies and everyone who loved u the strength to come to terms with having u ripped away from us all.”
Another added: “You were one of a kind, always the funniest in the room with the biggest light and energy.
“I’m glad I had the pleasure of knowing you. Every memory I have of you is a happy one, I can hear you laughing, dancing and singing.
“This wasn’t supposed to be your time.
“Praying for Rhea and Ronan, as well as your whole family and everyone who knew you.
“A big dark cloud and a lot of heavy hearts over Derry this weekend, this has really shook us to the core.”
Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
Forensic officers and detectives spent much of Sunday at the property, with officers carrying out door-to-door inquiries in the Summer Meadows Mews area.
Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin from the Major Investigation Team said: “Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones, who are left trying to come to terms with this shocking loss.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and I am appealing to anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact our officers on 101 quoting reference 469 – 21/03/26.”
