Orlando massacre: people urged to come along to memorial vigil in Derry this evening

A vigil in memory of those killed in the weekend Orlando massacre will be held in Derry this evening.

More than 50 people were shot dead by a gunman in a gay nightclub in the city on Saturday night.

It was the worst mass shooting in American history.

The local vigil will be held at the Peace Garden beside the Guildhall at 6pm this evening.

It has been organised by the Foyle Pride organisation who have appealed to people to come along.