By Q Radio News
A man charged with possessing the gun police believe was used in the shooting of journalist Lyra McKee has failed in a bid to get his bail varied.
The 29 year old was shot dead during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry/Londonderry on the 18th of April 2019.
28 year old Niall Sheerin of Tyrconnell Street in the city is charged with possessing a 22 pistol with intent to endanger life and in suspicious circumstances - on dates between September 2018 and June 2020.
Today, his solicitor, Paddy MacDermott, applied to vary Sheerin's bail - meaning he would not have to sign with police 7 times a week.
However, Deputy District Judge Liam McStay said he would not override the conditions which were imposed by the High Court.
He added: "It is not within my purview to change that" and refused the bail variation application.
The case was adjourned until March 4th.
(A tribute to Lyra McKee at Free Derry Corner)
Woman charged over theft of campaigner’s car ‘must stay out of Belfast’
Bluetongue restrictions in Northern Ireland will be relaxed from Friday
Conviction led to safeguarding review at Presbyterian Church
Coroner vows to keep Noah Donohoe inquest ‘on track’ for January start date
Appeal to European Court being considered after ruling over Troubles disclosures