Police investigating the horrific murder of a woman in Derry have identified the victim as 65-year-old Montserrat Martorell Elias.
Ms Elias was found dead at the scene of a fire in a flat on Harvey Street during the early hours of Saturday morning.
She suffered a “horrific attack and sustained multiple injuries”, said Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly.
Detectives are working at full pace to establish exactly what happened.
“At this stage, we are keen to speak with a white man, aged in his 30s, who was seen in the area wearing a grey jacket with hood up, blue jeans, trainers and a light coloured shirt between 1am and 2am,” Det Ch Insp Kelly said.
“My thoughts at this time are first and foremost with Ms Elias’ family and friends in Spain, who are left trying to come to terms with their loss.”
Det Ch Insp Kelly also appealed to the public not to engage in online commentary.
“I am aware of online speculation which is extremely unhelpful and deeply distressing to Ms Elias’ family, and would ask people to refrain from engaging in this,” he said.
“We will investigate any posts online which could potentially prejudice judicial proceedings.”
