A 30-year-old man has appeared in court accused of the murder of Amy Doherty in Londonderry.

Connor McNamee, of Meehans Terrace, is charged with the murder of the 28-year-old mother of two on 21 March. The court heard that the charge is aggravated by reason of involving domestic abuse.

He is further charged with possession of a class A drug, cocaine, and possession of a kitchen knife with intent to commit an indictable offence.

McNamee appeared in Londonderry Magistrates Court via videolink.