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Northern Ireland police arrest woman, 57, over journalist killing
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS APRIL 23, 2019 / 3:50 AM / UPDATED 3 HOURS AGO
Northern Ireland police arrest woman, 57, over journalist killing
BELFAST (Reuters) - Police in Northern Ireland on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 57-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of journalist Lyra McKee during a riot in Londonderry last week.
“Major Investigation Team detectives have arrested a 57-year-old woman under the Terrorism Act in connection with the murder of Lyra McKee in Creggan in Derry/Londonderry on Thursday, 18th April,” the Police Service of Northern Ireland said in a statement.
Police announced the arrest of two men in relation to the killing on Saturday, but both were later released.
Reporting by Amanda Ferguson and Conor Humphries; Editing by Peter Graff
Northern Ireland police arrest woman, 57, over journalist killing
BELFAST (Reuters) - Police in Northern Ireland on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 57-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of journalist Lyra McKee during a riot in Londonderry last week.
“Major Investigation Team detectives have arrested a 57-year-old woman under the Terrorism Act in connection with the murder of Lyra McKee in Creggan in Derry/Londonderry on Thursday, 18th April,” the Police Service of Northern Ireland said in a statement.
Police announced the arrest of two men in relation to the killing on Saturday, but both were later released.
Reporting by Amanda Ferguson and Conor Humphries; Editing by Peter Graff
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nireland-violence-arrest/northern-ireland-police-arrest-woman-57-over-journalist-killing-idUSKCN1RZ0LW