Two teenagers held after killing of Belfast journalist: police

London (AFP) – Two young men have been arrested after the shooting dead of a journalist in Northern Ireland, police said Saturday.

The 18 and 19-year-olds were arrested in Derry under anti-terrorist laws and taken to Belfast for questioning, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said.

Journalist Lyra McKee was murdered late Thursday during rioting in Derry.

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