Police investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry have arrested four men.
Ms McKee was shot in the head while observing a riot in the Creggan area on the evening of April 19, 2019..
The men, aged 19, 20, 21 and 33, were all arrested in the Derry area this morning under the Terrorism Act and have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station where they will be interviewed later.
Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy said: “These arrests are the culmination of a detailed two-year investigation into Lyra’s murder and the events which preceded it.
"The local community have supported the Police Service of Northern Ireland throughout the course of this protracted investigation and I wish to thank them for their continued support and patience whilst this phase of the investigation is ongoing.”
One man, Paul McIntyre, 53, from Kinnego Park in Derry, has already been charged with Ms McKee’s murder.
Another man has been charged with rioting and other offences related to the events of the night in Creggan.
The New IRA had previously admitted the murder of the 29-year-old journalist.
The gunman was aiming at police during disturbances ifollowing police raids when he hit the 29-year-old.
In 2019, in a statement to The Irish News, using a recognised codeword, the group admitted it was responsible for the attack.
“In the course of attacking the enemy Lyra McKee was tragically killed while standing beside enemy forces," the statement said.
