Two men charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee
The men will appear in court on Friday morning. Two men have been formally charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. 29-year-old McKee was shot dead while covering riots that broke out in Derry in April of 2019. McKee’s death was quickly condemned as a “senseless act of violence” as police in Northern Ireland […]
5 years ago
IRA losing a war they started for hearts and minds
“What the fuck happened in Creggan?” It obviously wasn’t a question uttered only by Derry accents on Friday morning but perhaps only a Derry response could help encapsulate the numbness in the city to the aggressive resistance of occupation and what is now 50 years of fighting against British policing. “They were just rioting, having […]
7 years ago
Friends of Lyra McKee stamp red handprints on dissident republican office
“Lyra McKee’s name will never be forgotten in this town”. In protest at the killing of journalist Lyra McKee, a number of her friends have stamped red handprints on the wall of a dissident republican office in Derry. The group held the protest over the murder of the talented journalist and author. McKee was killed […]
7 years ago
Man seriously injured in paramilitary-style shooting in Derry
The shooting took place on Friday evening. Detectives in Northern Ireland are appealing for witnesses following a paramilitary-style shooting that occurred on Friday night (8 February) in the Creggan area of County Derry. A 35-year-old man has been left with “a serious and potentially life-changing injury” after being shot in the lower leg shortly after […]
8 years ago
PSNI respond to “attempted hijacking” of a bus in Derry
Police in Northern Ireland are now dealing with their fourth major security incident of the day. In a statement posted to the official Facebook page for PSNI Foyle, the branch wrote: “We appreciate there is a lot happening in the city tonight folks. It’s important we have the right information out there. “We can confirm […]
8 years ago
Third security alert raised in Derry after another vehicle abandoned
The PSNI have confirmed that another serious incident is ongoing in Derry tonight. “Folks, we are responding to a report of an abandoned vehicle on the Northland Road close to the Glenbank Road junction,” the Derry branch of the PSNI wrote on Twitter. They further advised people to stay away from the area. Home have […]
8 years ago