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New IRA graffiti appears in Derry warning ‘informers will be executed’

written by John May 2, 2019
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SICKENING graffiti in support of the New IRA has appeared in Derry warning people not to give information to the police.

The slogans were painted in Creggan on the Old Library Trust Building on Central Drive close to where journalist Lyra McKee was murdered.

Ms McKee, 29, was shot dead while observing a riot on Thursday, April 18.

The PSNI confirmed on Wednesday that witnesses to the murder will be offered anonymity if they are called to give evidence in court.

A dissident republican group, the New IRA, has said its members killed her.

Murdered journalist Lyra McKee shot dead in Derry two weeks ago by the New IRA

Fr Joe Gormley, the local parish priest in Creggan, has strongly condemned the graffiti.

“This graffiti is trying to create an atmosphere of fear. These people are trying to impose their will down the barrel of a gun,” Father Gormley said.

“It’s absolutely outrageous and does not represent the people of Creggan.”

Fr Gormley encouraged people to continue to help police with their enquiries into Ms McKee’s murder.

“We need people to come forward who are prepared to give evidence.

“People need to show they have had enough of this.”

The graffiti was daubed on the Old Library Trust Building on Central Drive in Creggan

In the days following the shooting, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the PPS discussed what measures could be available to protect witnesses fearful of giving evidence at trial.

The PSNI repeated the appeal for information yesterday and assured witnesses will be offered anonymity.

“We need your help and we understand that for some, fear and intimidation feel very real,” a PSNI spokesperson said.

“As a witness you may not be required to give evidence in court but if you are, we will request the maximum protection.

“We have no intention of placing witnesses at risk.”

A Derry City and Strabane District Council spokesperson confirmed they were aware of the graffiti and said the council “is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible”.

Three people – a woman aged 57 and two teenagers – aged 18 and 19 – were arrested over the journalists murder but were later released unconditionally.

Independent charity Crimestoppers has offered a reward of up to £10,000 for information leading to the arrest and successful conviction of those involved in Lyra’s murder.

New IRA graffiti appears in Derry warning ‘informers will be executed’ was last modified: May 3rd, 2019 by John

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