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53 year old man charged over Lyra McKee killing

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Sunday, 3 October 2021 10:17

By Q Radio news

Detectives investigating the murder of 29 year old journalist Lyra McKee in Derry/Londonderry have charged a 53-year-old man with riot, assault, and throwing petrol bombs.

He's expected to appear before the city's  Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

Lyra was shot dead while observing a riot in the Creggan area in April 2019.

A 44-year-old man also arrested on Friday was released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

(Lyra McKee who was shot dead in Derry/Londonderry in April 2019)

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