Northern Ireland police arrest two over murder of journalist

20 Apr 2019 • 3:51 PM MYT
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Journalist Lyra McKee was shot dead during a riot in Londonderry. — Jess Lowe Photography/Handout picture via Reuters

BELFAST, April 20 ― Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting dead of journalist Lyra McKee during a riot in Londonderry, the Police Service of Northern Ireland announced on Saturday.

“Major Investigation Team detectives have arrested two men, aged 18 and 19 under the Terrorism Act, in connection with the murder,” the Police Service of Northern Ireland said in a statement. ― Reuters