Murder Investigation Launched After Woman Found Brutally Beaten in Limavady
Police have launched a murder probe in Northern Ireland after the body of a 61-year-old woman was discovered in Limavady, Co Derry. The PSNI were called to a flat in the Lodge Court area around 2.45pm on Friday following reports of a sudden death.
Victim Identified as Latvian Local Ludmila Poletelova
A post-mortem confirmed the woman died from multiple blows to the head. She has been named as Ludmila Poletelova, a Latvian national who had lived and worked in the town for several years.
Police Hunt for Killer in Shocking Home Attack
“This was a vicious attack on a woman in her own home – a place where she should have been safe and secure,” said Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team.
“The victim had not been seen by friends or neighbours since Monday, 19 April, so we are retracing her movements and reviewing CCTV footage from local shops and businesses.”
“Family liaison officers are supporting her loved ones at what is obviously a shocking and horrific time.”
“We want to reassure the local community that we are working round the clock to catch the perpetrator.”
The brutal murder has shocked residents in Limavady, with police appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
