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Two men charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee

September 17, 2021
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Murdered journalist Lyra McKee shot dead in Derry in April last year by the New IRA

TWO men have been charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee after a two year PSNI investigation.

Ms McKee, 29, was shot dead while observing rioting in Derry’s Creggan estate in April 2019.

The men, aged 21 and 33, have also been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, riot, possession of petrol bombs, throwing petrol bombs and arson.

The 33-year-old has also been charged with robbery.

A third man, aged 20, has been charged with riot, possession of petrol bombs and throwing petrol bombs.

All three are expected to appear before Derry Magistrates’ Court via video-link on Friday, September 17.

Paul McIntyre charged with murder of Lyra McKee

A 19-year-old man, who was also arrested during the same police operation, has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

Derry man Paul McIntyre is already awaiting trial charged with the author’s murder and rioting on the same night.

Two men charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee was last modified: September 17th, 2021 by cassoscoop

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