The PSNI have confirmed that detectives investigating the murder of Lyra McKee have arrested a 55-year-old man.
The man was arrested in the Belfast area this morning under the Terrorism Act and has been taken to the serious crime suite at Musgrave Police Station, where he will be interviewed.
Last week, two men were charged by the PSNI for the murder of Lyra McKee.
The pair, aged 21 and 33, have also been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition with the intent to endanger life, riot, possession of petrol bombs, throwing petrol bombs and arson.
The 33-year-old has also been charged with robbery.
These proceedings came after four men were arrested during the investigation into the murder of the journalist.
The 29-year-old was killed when she was shot by dissident republicans on April 18, 2019 in the Creggan area of Derry.
An extremist group styling itself as the New IRA claimed responsibility.
Speaking last week after the four men were arrested, PSNI Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy said: “These arrests are the culmination of a detailed two-year investigation into Lyra’s murder and the events which preceded it.
“The local community have supported the Police Service of Northern Ireland throughout the course of this protracted investigation and I wish to thank them for their continued support and patience whilst this phase of the investigation is ongoing.”
One man was previously charged with Lyra’s murder and another man has been charged with rioting and associated offences.
