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Three of four men arrested by detectives investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee have been released.<\/p>\nThree of four men arrested by detectives investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee have been released.<\/p>\n
The men, aged 20, 27, 29 and 52, were detained under the Terrorism Act in Derry on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
The 52-year-old remains in custody.<\/p>\n
The 27 and 20-year-olds were released pending a report to prosecutors.<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old was released without charge<\/p>\n
Ms McKee, an author, was shot dead while observing disorder in the Creggan area of Derry on April 19 2019.<\/p>\n
The New IRA claimed responsibility for the murder, which sparked headlines and revulsion across Ireland and the UK.<\/p>\n
Senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy renewed an appeal for information.<\/p>\n
“I have always believed that some people within the community know what happened and who was involved,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I understand that people may be frightened to talk to us.<\/p>\n
“I have previously given my personal assurance relating to anonymity for the purpose of this investigation and I renew this assurance today, as we approach the anniversary of Lyra’s murder.<\/p>\n
“I want the community in Creggan to think about how that horrific attack impacted them personally and how it impacted the entire community.<\/p>\n
“We saw widescale revulsion after Lyra was murdered and I remain determined to work with the community and local policing to convert that revulsion into tangible evidence to bring those who murdered Lyra to justice.<\/p>\n
“I also know that many people were recording mobile phone video clips that night and, whilst we had a huge response to my initial appeal for those videos, I believe that others may exist.”<\/p>\n
The force asked for anyone with mobile phone footage to upload it to the Major Incident Public Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\nShare this:<\/h3>