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Lyra McKee murder inquiry: Two men charged over rioting and hijacking in Creggan

May 10, 2019
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Rioting erupted in Creggan on Thursday, April 19 following police searches for dissident guns

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee have charged two men with violent disorder leading up to her killing by the New IRA.

Rioting erupted in Creggan on Thursday, April 18 as police searched a home for explosives and other material in the run up to Easter.

A 51 year old man has been charged with riot, petrol bomb offences and arson of a hijacked vehicle.

A 38 year old man has been charged with riot, petrol bomb offences and the arson and hijacking of a tipper truck.

Both men are due to appear at Derry Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, May 11, for a first remand hearing,

As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the PPS.

Two males, aged 15 years old and 18 years old, who were also arrested have both been released without charge.

Lyra McKee murder inquiry: Two men charged over rioting and hijacking in Creggan was last modified: May 11th, 2019 by John

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