Derry Daily
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Wednesday 21°CThursday 22°C

Derry Daily Derry Daily Derry Daily

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
CourtsDerry CityNewsPolicing

Revealed: Derry riot accused Paul McIntrye to face court over Lyra McKee murder

February 13, 2020
ShareTweet

Riot accused Paul McIntyre now charged with murder of Lyra McKee

THIS is the 52-year-old Derry man due in court in the city this morning charged over last year’s murder by dissident republicans of journalist Lyra McKee.

He is Paul McIntyre from Ballymagowan Park who is currently on bail charged with rioting on the night Ms McKee was shot dead ten months ago,

Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team arrested McIntrye in Derry’s Creggan area on Wednesday afternoon with the murder of the 29 year old.

Ms McKee who was shot dead by terrorists in Derry on Thursday, April 18, 2019 while observing rioting in Creggan.

She sustained a single gunshot wound to the head fired by a lone and masked gunman in the area of Fanad Drive.

Police rushed her to Altnagelvin Hospital but the author was pronounced dead on arrival in the emergency department.

McIntyre was arrested by detectives on Tuesday, February 11, and taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite.

Talented journalist Lyra McKee shot dead in Derry on Thursday, April 18, 2019

As well being charged with Ms McKee’s murder, McIntyre is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and professing to be a member of a proscribed organisation, namely the IRA.

He will appear at Derry Magistrates’ Court this morning for a first remand hearing.

Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy said: “I have always said a number of individuals were involved with the gunman on the night Lyra was killed.

“And while today is significant for the investigation the quest for the evidence to bring the gunman to justice remains active and ongoing.”

McIntyre is one of a number of individuals subject to this ongoing murder investigation.

The N=w IRA later admitted the murder of Ms McKee.

The masked gunman who fired the fatal shots which killed Lyra McKee

Her death caused widespread revulsion across the North of Ireland and further afield.

Her funeral was attended by then British prime minister Theresa May, Irish PM Leo Varadkar and Irish President Michael D Higgins at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast.

Fr Martin Magill received a standing ovation when he asked why it took her death to unite politicians.

Days later the British and Irish governments announced a new talks process aimed at restoring devolution.

Revealed: Derry riot accused Paul McIntrye to face court over Lyra McKee murder was last modified: February 13th, 2020 by John

Tags:
CRegganDerry CityDERRY MAGISTRATES' COURTDet Supt Jason MurphyMAJOR INVESTIGATION TEAMMan to face court today over dissident republican murder of Lyra McKeeNEW IRAPolicePSNI
ShareTweet

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Strabane success in promoting Vibrant Town in...

20 mins ago

New baby monitor units arrive at Altnagelvin...

17 hours ago

Build a future in construction on fully...

17 hours ago

Durkan: Executive must act now or more...

19 hours ago

Police appeal over theft of Mercedes van

23 hours ago

Man released over stabbing incident in Derry

23 hours ago

TV series to examine Katie Simpson’s death...

23 hours ago

Global talent descends on Derry for the...

24 hours ago

End to programme developed to tackle skills...

24 hours ago

Braidwater Group welcomes £11m funding to unlock...

2 days ago

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Email

Features

  • Sun, sea, spectacular views, historical charm and fabulous food. Tunisia of course

    April 5, 2024
  • Magical trip to see Santa from Belfast

    December 20, 2023
  • DD Travel Feature: Cork’s amazing The Montenotte Hotel

    April 18, 2023
  • Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness

    July 25, 2022
  • Competition! Win tickets to Northern Ireland v England Women’s Euro 2022 match

    June 17, 2022

Courts

  • Man charged to court over Derry drugs seizure

    July 6, 2025
  • Drink-driver charged to court over Derry collision

    July 5, 2025
  • Derry priest faces seven more child sex charges

    July 4, 2025
  • Man charged with possessing indecent images of children

    July 4, 2025
  • Two men in court after £1.2m cannabis find near border

    July 3, 2025

Donegal Daily

    Read More

    • News
    • Sport
    • Courts
    • Jobs
    • Features
    • Business
    • Politics

    Information

    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Advertise WIth Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    Derry Daily

    © 2025 Derry Daily. All rights reserved.


    Back To Top

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy