Northern Ireland

Two men arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe

Lyra McKee was shot dead while she observed rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in April 2019
Lyra McKee was shot dead while she observed rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in April 2019 Lyra McKee was shot dead while she observed rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in April 2019

Detectives investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry have arrested two men.

The men, aged 44 and 53, were arrested in the Derry area this morning under the Terrorism Act.

Ms McKee (29) was shot dead in the city in April 2019 as she observed rioting in the Creggan area.

The suspects have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave police station in Belfast for interview.

Three men have already been charged with the murder of Ms McKee and another four have been charged with rioting and associated offences.

The New IRA has previously claimed it was responsible for killing the Belfast journalist and author.