Northern Ireland

Lyra McKee murder trial to begin in April

Lyra McKee was shot dead in Derry in 2019
Lyra McKee was shot dead in Derry in 2019

More than four years after Lyra McKee was killed, a date has been set for a trial into her murder.

The 29-year old died after being struck by a bullet fired at police during a riot in the Creggan area of Derry on April 18 2019.

A total of 11 men from Derry have already been charged with, and have denied, offences arising from her death.

The case was listed for mention at Belfast Crown Court where Mr Justice O'Hara told barristers for both the prosecution and defence "I intend to start this trial on Monday the 8th of April" next year.