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The trial of three men for the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Londonderry five years ago has begun.
Peter Cavanagh, 35, of Mary Street in Derry, Jordan Devine, 23, of Bishop Street and Paul McIntyre, 56, of Kells Walk have all been charged with murder.
Lyra McKee died after being struck by a bullet while observing rioting in the Creggan in April 2019.
The New IRA admitted responsibility for the 29-year-old’s murder.
Belfast Crown Court heard that four gunshots were fired that night by a masked man and “were the culmination of orchestrated disorder”.
The three accused face a number of other charges, including possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent, as well as possession and throwing of a petrol bomb.
Mr McIntyre is additionally charged with membership of a proscribed organisation.
Seven other men are facing trial on a number of charges including rioting and throwing a petrol bomb.
