Sixth arrest in Lyra McKee murder probe

Journalist Lyra was fatally shot in L'Derry in April 2019 while reporting on unrest.

A mural of Lyra McKee.

Published 15th Mar 2022
Last updated 15th Mar 2022

Police investigating the killing of Lyra McKee in L’Derry in 2019 have made a sixth arrest.

The journalist was fatally shot while reporting on unrest in the Creggan area of the city - it is alleged - by a New IRA gunman.

Five men, a 20 year old, two 21 year old, a 41 and 54 year old were arrested on Tuesday March 15 under the Terrorism Act this morning. A 26-year old man was then also later detained.

They have been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime suite for questioning.

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