200 witnesses in city murder case

Gardai investigating the murder of pregnant mother of four Jean Quigley in Londonderry in July are to interview 200 witnesses in the case.

The details emerged during a court hearing in Donegal on Friday.

Stephen Cahoon, from Harvey Street in Derry, has been charged with her murder and was remanded in continuing custody.

Ballyshannon District court heard that the scale of the investigation means it could be two months before a book of evidence is served on Mr Cahoon.

A Garda sergeant also said that 27 biological samples have to be analysed and 76 CCTV recordings, mobile phone records and financial records have to be studied.

A defence barrister said he accepted it was a complex case but there was a need for urgency because of a difficulty in finding somebody to stand as bail surety in the Republic of Ireland.

Mr Cahoon, who was arrested in Donegal Town, has opted to be tried in the Republic.

The case was adjourned until 19 November.