Police arrest two over killing of journalist

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 20 April 2019

Two teenagers were arrested in Northern Ireland regarding the shooting of journalist Lyra McKee. The shooting occurred during rioting in Londonderry.

Summary

LONDON — Police in Northern Ireland on Saturday arrested two teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting of a journalist during rioting in the city of Londonderry.

The men, aged 18 and 19, were detained under anti-terrorism legislation and taken to Belfast for questioning, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said Saturday. No further information was immediately given.

Lyra McKee, 29, a rising star of investigative journalism, was shot and killed, probably by a stray bullet aimed at police, during rioting Thursday night. Police said the New IRA dissident group was most likely responsible and called it a "terrorist act."

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton said earlier that a gunman fired a number of shots at police during the unrest. Police on Friday night released closed-circuit TV footage showing the man suspected of firing the shots that killed McKee. - AP

KEY POINTS:

• Two teenagers, aged 18 and 19, arrested under anti-terrorism laws.
• Lyra McKee, 29, was shot and killed during riots in Londonderry.
• Police suspect the New IRA group was responsible for the shooting.
• Closed-circuit TV footage was released showing the suspected gunman.
• The incident is deemed a terrorist act by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.