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Two Men Charged Over Rioting in Derry

In the north, two men have been charged in connection with rioting in Derry last month. It follows a...
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9:31 PM - 10 May 2019



Two Men Charged Over Rioting i...

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Two Men Charged Over Rioting in Derry

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9:31 PM - 10 May 2019



In the north, two men have been charged in connection with rioting in Derry last month.

It follows a number of arrests by police investigating the death of journalist, Lyra McKee.

The 29 year-old was killed while observing the rioting in the Creggan area of the city.

Both men, ages 51 and 38, have been charged with riot, petrol bomb offences and arson.

The latter has also been charged with hijacking of a tipper truck.

They are due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court on Saturday.

Two males aged 15 and 18, who were also arrested, have been released without charge.



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