New IRA admits killing journalist Lyra McKee

The New IRA has admitted responsibility for the killing of journalist Lyra Mckee.

This was disclosed by Irish media.

A statement by the media says the group apologises to her family and friends.

Lyra Mckee was shot in the head on Thursday night while covering rioting in Londonderry’s Creggan estate.

Police said there have been a massive response to her killing and have urged more members of the public to come forward.