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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)
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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