Man accused of possessing gun used to shoot Lyra McKee appears before court

Murdered journalist Lyra McKee. Picture: Chiho Tang/Oranga Creative/PA Wire

A man charged with possession of the gun used to murder journalist Lyra McKee has been granted bail after appearing before a district judge.

Niall Sheerin, 27, from Tyrconnell Street in Londonderry, appeared at Derry Magistrates’ Court via video-link on Thursday morning.