In a forgotten corner of the UK, a city grapples with its politics and past

7 years ago

“They’re a scourge. They are a scourge” Lyra McKee’s partner has said that those responsible for the murder of the woman she was going to marry are “no better than paedophiles”. In an interview with Channel 4 News, Sara Canning said that the groups drew parallels with paedophile gangs in terms of their violence and methods. […]

7 years ago

“It’s my belief he is the gunman” Police investigating the murder of Lyra McKee have launched a fresh appeal for information and released footage which they believe identifies the gunman that fired into the crowd. Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy has said: “I want to find the people who murdered Lyra and I believe the information […]

7 years ago

The New IRA has admitted responsibility for the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry. Miss McKee, 29, died as a result of injuries sustained when she was shot in Fanad Drive on Thursday, 18 April. In a statement given to The Irish News via a recognised code word, the group offered their “full and […]

7 years ago

The men are reportedly aged 18 and 19 years old 29-year-old Lyra McKee was shot dead following an outbreak of orchestrated violence in the Fanad Drive area of Creggan in Derry on the night of Thursday 18 April. It had previously been believed that McKee was wounded by gunshots fired by a single gunman – whom […]

7 years ago

Lyra McKee’s death has been condemned as ‘a senseless act of violence’ The tragic death of Lyra McKee has been described as “disturbing”, “profoundly saddening” and as “a senseless act of violence” by the General Secretary of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). McKee was shot dead following an outbreak of orchestrated violence in the Fanad […]

7 years ago