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

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.

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