Thousands of people have gathered to honor a mother of two who was killed last week.
Amy Doherty, 28, was found seriously injured at a property dairy He died last Saturday and later in hospital.
Hundreds of people could be seen gathering at the city’s Guildhall on Friday evening, carrying flowers and purple balloons.
In an emotional address to the crowd, Amy’s mother Sharon said her daughter was “brutally taken from us and her children”.
“I don’t want the murders of Amy and the other 29 women to be in vain,” she said, referring to other victims killed in Northern Ireland.
“We just want justice for Amy.”
Sharon Doherty speaks at a prayer vigil for her daughter Amy. Photo: PA
Balloons were then released into the sky in honor of Ms Doherty and other women killed in Northern Ireland.
Earlier in the day Connor McNamee, 30, appeared in court charged with Ms Doherty’s murder.
He was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon, a kitchen knife, and possession of a Class A controlled drug, cocaine.
Ms Doherty’s coffin was taken from Amy Doherty’s funeral to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Londonderry. Photo: PA
McNamee appeared at Londonderry Magistrates Court via videolink.
He was remanded to custody and will appear in court on April 23.
Ms Doherty’s funeral was held on Thursday, describing her as a “dedicated” care worker and someone with a “magnetic personality”.
Nurses and medical staff carried white roses outside Ms Doherty’s funeral on Thursday. Photo: PA
Her death and other high-profile cases have prompted discussion over the safety of women and girls in Northern Ireland.
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said violence against women and girls was a “fundamental” issue discussed by the executive on Thursday, adding that he was considering holding a summit of women’s rights and community groups to engage with people on the issue.
