04/08/2021
Woman Arrested In England In Connection With Murder Of Katie Simpson
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in England in connection with the murder of Katie Simpson.
Simpson (21) died at Altnagelvin Hospital on 09 August 2020, following an incident at an address in Gortnessy Meadows, L'Derry on 03 August 2020.
The arrested woman will be brought back to NI for questioning, police have said.
Detective Inspector Mark Gibson said: "We continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder of 21 year old Katie ...
"I am asking you today, if you have any information that could assist us with our investigation, no matter how insignificant you may think it is, please contact police. Your information could be that vital piece we need to bring those responsible for Katie's death to justice.
"Katie deserves justice. Katie's family deserve justice.
"If you have any information please contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 306 03/08/20, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online."
Simpson (21) died at Altnagelvin Hospital on 09 August 2020, following an incident at an address in Gortnessy Meadows, L'Derry on 03 August 2020.
The arrested woman will be brought back to NI for questioning, police have said.
Detective Inspector Mark Gibson said: "We continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder of 21 year old Katie ...
"I am asking you today, if you have any information that could assist us with our investigation, no matter how insignificant you may think it is, please contact police. Your information could be that vital piece we need to bring those responsible for Katie's death to justice.
"Katie deserves justice. Katie's family deserve justice.
"If you have any information please contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 306 03/08/20, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online."
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NI film wins top award at international festival
Following its general release on Friday June 18 ‘Freeze Frame’, the first feature film from Northern Ireland born duo Michael Casey and John Simpson, received the top honour at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy over the weekend. Director John Simpson received the Grand Jury BNL Award for the Best First Film and prize of €25,000.
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