Man who stored Lyra McKee murder gun insists he had no role in her killing

Lyra McKee was shot while observing a riot (PSNI/PA)

A man convicted of possessing the gun used to shoot journalist Lyra McKee wants to challenge any “misconception” that he was involved in the murder, a court has heard.

Niall Sheerin, 29, pleaded guilty earlier this year to possession of a pistol and ammunition with intent to enable another person to endanger life.