07/10/2021

Four Men Released Over Lyra McKee Murder

Four men arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee have been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

The men, aged 36, 39, 45 and 63, were arrested under the Terrorism Act earlier this week.

The investigation is ongoing.


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