A man has been remanded in custody over the murder of a woman in Derry.
Montserrat Martorell (65) was found dead in a flat on Saturday August 24.
Ciaran Murray (28) of Gortfoyle Place in the city, has been charged with her murder.
He has also been charged with other serious offences, including arson endangering life with intent.
He appeared before Londonderry magistrate’s court via videolink on Thursday.
He said: “Yes, I understand the charges,” after they were read to him.
A detective inspector said she believed she could connect him to the charges.
No application for bail was made during the brief hearing.
The case will next be mentioned at court on September 26.