By Jonathan McCambridge and Rebecca Black, PA
A man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed to death near Limavady in Co Londonderry.
Police said both the victim and the suspect were holidaymakers.
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said: “We received a report, just after 8.20pm (on Monday), that a woman had been stabbed at an outdoor accommodation site on Seacoast Road.
Forensic detectives are gathering evidence at Swanns Bridge Glamping site near Limavady where a 37-year-old woman was stabbed to death.
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A 53-year-old man has been arrested. pic.twitter.com/GWfxPQhZDa
“Officers attended, along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service but, sadly, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. She was 37 years old.
“A man, aged 53, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of her murder, and he remains in custody this morning.
“While our inquiries are at an early stage, I can confirm that both the victim and the man who was arrested were holidaymakers, and that we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this tragic death.”
Police had earlier said that a man in his 50s was injured in the incident.
Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
(Forensics teams at the scene of the murder in Swann's Bridge Glampsite, Limavady)
SDLP East Londonderry MLA Cara Hunter said people in the area have been left “shocked and saddened” by the tragedy.
She said:
"It is absolutely devastating what took place last night. This is another horrific and sad example of violence against women in society.
"My sympathies are with the victims' family and friends at this unthinkably difficult and sad time.
"I’ve spoken with local residents within the wider Limavady area both last night and this morning.
"And the local community is just absolutely devastated. This is just so sad and shocking and unheard of within the local area."
(SDLP MLA Cara Hunter said the killing has shocked the entire community)
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