A "major" police investigation has been launched after woman was found dead following a fire at a flat in Londonderry.

Firefighters attended after reports of a fire at a property in Harvey Street at 4.15am on Saturday.

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

<img data-id="fixed-image" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/stock-image-of-a-police-officer.jpg?id=52225783&amp;width=980" alt="Stock image of a police officer" width="100%" height="auto">A "major" police investigation has been launched after woman was found dead following a fire at a flat in LondonderryGETTY

The woman was in a ground floor flat and was pronounced dead at the scene{ai:summary}In the early hours, a lethargic fog hung over Londonderry as flames danced through a flat. Amid the smoke and embers, a woman's life slipped away into the night, leaving behind shadows that whispered of foul play. Police have now launched a major investigation into the suspicious death. #crime

Woman's body found after Londonderry flat fire as 'major' investigation launched into 'suspicious' death

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