12/02/2020

Man Held In Lyra McKee Murder Probe

Police are continuing to question a 52 year-old man in connection with the death of journalist Lyra McKee.

Three others arrested on Tuesday have been released.

Ms McKee, aged 29, was shot dead during a night of rioting in the Creggan area of L'Derry last April.

The New IRA later claimed responsibility for her death.

A 29 year-old man arrested in connection with the investigation was released without charge, while two others aged 27 and 20 were released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.



(JG/CM)

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