Lyra McKee: Two men charged with the murder of journalist in Londonderry

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The 29-year-old journalist Lyra Mckee was shot dead by dissident republicans in Londonderry in April 2019 as she observed rioting in the Creggan area of Londonderry.

The extremist group that styles itself the New IRA was responsible for the killing. The two men who have been charged with her murder are 21 and 33. They have also been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, riot, possession of petrol bombs, throwing petrol bombs and arson. The 33-year-old has additionally been charged with robbery. A third man, 20, has been charged with riot, possession of petrol bombs and throwing petrol bombs. All three are expected to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court via video link on Friday morning. A 19-year-old man also arrested during the same operation has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

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