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Two men charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee

Lyra McKee was shot dead during disturbances in Derry in April 2019
Lyra McKee was shot dead during disturbances in Derry in April 2019

Two men have been charged with the murder of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee.

The 29-year-old was shot dead during disturbances in Derry in April 2019.

The PSNI say that the men, aged 21 and 33, have also been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, riot, possession of petrol bombs, throwing petrol bombs and arson.

The 33-year-old man has also been charged with robbery.

A third man, aged 20, has been charged with riot, possession of petrol bombs and throwing petrol bombs.

All three are to appear before Derry Magistrates Court tomorrow morning via video-link.

The men were arrested on Wednesday as part of the investigation into Ms McKee's murder.

A 19-year-old man, who was also arrested during the same operation, has been released pending a report to the Northern Ireland Public Prosecution Service.