politics
March 25, 2026
Men accused of murdering Lyra McKee linked to scene by clothing, Belfast court told
Three men from Derry charged with murder of journalist, who was hit by bullet while observing 2019 rioting
TL;DR
- Three men are accused of murdering journalist Lyra McKee in Derry in 2019.
- The New IRA claimed responsibility for the shooting.
- Prosecution presented evidence linking the accused men to the scene through clothing and physical features.
- Distinctive trainers, tattoos, and clothing were used to identify individuals in riot footage.
- Six other men are on trial for charges related to the rioting.
- All nine men deny the charges against them.
- One other man accused of rioting died during trial proceedings last year.
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