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Two Men Due In Court Today In Connection With The Murder Of Lyra McKee.

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She was killed during rioting in Derry in April, 2019.

Two men are due in court in Derry this morning in connection with the murder of Lyra McKee.

The journalist was killed during rioting in the city in April 2019.

Eoghan Murphy reports


"Riots broke out in the Creggan area of Derry city on April 18th 2019.

Petrol bombs were thrown and vehicles were burnt out during the incident.

12 shots were fired towards police officers and 29-year-old Lyra McKee was standing nearby and was shot in the head.

Two men aged 21 and 33 have now been charged with her murder, as well as charges of possession of a gun and bullets, intent to danger life, rioting as well as possession of petrol bombs and the throwing of petrol bombs.

The 33-year-old also faces charges of robbery.

A third man in his 20s has also been charged on counts relating to rioting and petrol bombs.

A fourth man was released without charge.

All three are due before Derry Magistrates Court this morning via video link."

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