Sunday, 9 August 2026Belfast · Northern Ireland

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Crime3 July 2026Archive brief

Three men are found not guilty of the 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in Northern Ireland.

Three men are found not guilty of the 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in Northern Ireland. The New IRA had claimed responsibility for the killing.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to The Guardian on 3 July 2026.

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