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09/05/2019
Four Arrested Over Lyra McKee's Murder
Detectives investigating the murder of Lyra McKee have arrested four individuals, including two teenagers.
The journalist died while reporting on a night of violent disorder in the Creggan area of L'Derry on Thursday 18 April. She was fatally injured when a dissident gunman fired indiscriminately towards police, wounding her as she stood beside a police jeep.
The four males, aged 15, 18, 38 and 51 were arrested in the city this morning in connection with the violence and taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite in Belfast.
They are being detained under terrorism legislation.
The senior detective leading the investigation, Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy, said: "As part of this morning's operation detectives carried out searches at four houses in the city and arrested four people in connection with the violence which was orchestrated on the streets of Creggan on the evening of Lyra McKee's murder. They are currently in custody where they are being questioned.
"I want to thank the public for the widespread support we have received to date, including more than 140 people who have provided images, footage and other details via our dedicated Major Incident Public Portal. I still want to hear from anyone who can tell us anything they know. I would urge anyone who has any information to contact my team of detectives on 101. Alternatively, if you would prefer to provide information without giving your details, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
People can upload any footage they may have to the Major Incident Public Portal.
(JG/CM)
The journalist died while reporting on a night of violent disorder in the Creggan area of L'Derry on Thursday 18 April. She was fatally injured when a dissident gunman fired indiscriminately towards police, wounding her as she stood beside a police jeep.
The four males, aged 15, 18, 38 and 51 were arrested in the city this morning in connection with the violence and taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite in Belfast.
They are being detained under terrorism legislation.
The senior detective leading the investigation, Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy, said: "As part of this morning's operation detectives carried out searches at four houses in the city and arrested four people in connection with the violence which was orchestrated on the streets of Creggan on the evening of Lyra McKee's murder. They are currently in custody where they are being questioned.
"I want to thank the public for the widespread support we have received to date, including more than 140 people who have provided images, footage and other details via our dedicated Major Incident Public Portal. I still want to hear from anyone who can tell us anything they know. I would urge anyone who has any information to contact my team of detectives on 101. Alternatively, if you would prefer to provide information without giving your details, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."
People can upload any footage they may have to the Major Incident Public Portal.
(JG/CM)
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