Man charged with murdering woman in Co Londonderry
Sophie Watson, 57, had suffered a number of stab wounds at her Magherafelt home.
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A man has been charged with the murder of a woman found dead at her home in Co Londonderry.
Sophie Watson, 57, was found unresponsive at the property in Ashgrove Park in Magherafelt on Sunday afternoon.
She had suffered a number of stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 43-year-old man arrested in connection with the investigation has now been charged with her murder.
He is due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court later on Wednesday.
Detectives said they are continuing their inquiries into the murder and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward to them or anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers.