MTV documentary footage filmed on day Lyra McKee was shot played at murder trial

Ms McKee, 29, died after being struck in the head by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing rioting in the Creggan area Derry on the night of April 18 2019
Lyra McKee. Picture: Alan Lewis/PhotopressBelfast.co.uk via PA 

Lyra McKee. Picture: Alan Lewis/PhotopressBelfast.co.uk via PA 

Documentary footage filmed by MTV prior to the shooting of journalist Lyra McKee has been played at the opening of the trial of three men accused of her murder.

Ms McKee, 29, died after being struck in the head by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing rioting in the Creggan area Derry on the night of April 18 2019.

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