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06/06/2019
Arrest In Lyra McKee Murder Probe
A man has been arrested under terrorism legislation by police investigating the murder of Lyra McKee.
The 46-year-old was arrested after the PSNI carried out searches at properties in the Northland Road and Creggan areas of L'Derry.
He has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
Lyra, a 29-year-old journalist, was shot in the head when a gunman opened fire during a night of dissident republican rioting in the Creggan area on the evening of Thursday 18 April.
Police said they believe the New IRA were behind the attack, and the group have since admitted responsibility for the murder.
(JG/CM)
The 46-year-old was arrested after the PSNI carried out searches at properties in the Northland Road and Creggan areas of L'Derry.
He has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
Lyra, a 29-year-old journalist, was shot in the head when a gunman opened fire during a night of dissident republican rioting in the Creggan area on the evening of Thursday 18 April.
Police said they believe the New IRA were behind the attack, and the group have since admitted responsibility for the murder.
(JG/CM)
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