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Two men arrested in connection with murder of journalist Lyra McKee

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Belfast Journalist Lyra McKee

Two men have been arrested by the PSNI in connection with the murder of Lyra McKee in Derry on Thursday night.

RTÉ reports that the men, aged 18 and 19, were arrested under anti-terrorism legislation.

The Irish Independent reports “A PSNI spokesperson said this morning: “Major Investigation Team detectives have arrested two men, aged 18 and 19 under the Terrorism Act, in connection with the murder of Lyra McKee in the Creggan area of Derry on Thursday, 18th April. 

“They have been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite.”

Via RTÉ, Independent.ie

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