'Watershed moment': Hundreds attend vigils in memory of 'beautiful' teacher Ashling Murphy

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Vigils have been held to remember the 'beautiful and caring' teacher Ashling Murphy, who was killed while out jogging.

Ms O'Neill said there had been an "outpouring of grief" following the murder of Ms Murphy and said women are saying "enough is enough".

"Little did I know on Monday that I'd be standing here only a short number of days later, joining with other women who have gathered here outside Belfast City Hall to show solidarity to the family and all that loved Ashling Murphy."We are all here because we want to show that support, that love.Read more:Candles at the vigil in Belfast.

Police said she was violently assaulted in an unprovoked and random attack. Officers believe the attacker and victim were not known to each other. Earlier, gardai appealed for witnesses and asked anyone with information about a "Falcon Storm mountain bike" with "straight handlebars and distinctive yellow/green front forks" to come forward.

 

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