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David Kent

Two men charged with the murder of Lyra McKee by PSNI

Two men have been 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.

The men will appear before a court on Friday morning.

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.

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