A murder investigation has begun after a woman in her 50s was found in a burning car in Knockloughrim in County Londonderry.
Police were called to Quarry Road after a car was reported on fire at 5:40am on Tuesday.
The woman, who was in her 50s, died in hospital on Tuesday evening.
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said police and NIFRS attended the scene.
The woman was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Sadly, despite the best efforts of hospital staff, she succumbed to her injuries and died in hospital on Tuesday evening,” he said.
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He has also been taken to hospital for treatment for burn injuries.
“My investigation is at a very early stage and I would appeal to anyone who was on the Quarry Road early this morning and who witnessed anything to contact Detectives on 101 quoting reference 227 12/10/21,” said Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell.