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Lyra McKee’s family grieving loss of ‘gentle innocent soul’
The family of journalist Lyra McKee who was murdered by the New IRA in Londonderry have described her as “a friend to all” and “a gentle innocent soul” in a tribute.
Lyra McKee’s family pay tribute to murdered journalist
The family of murdered journalist Lyra McKee, who was killed in Londonderry during clashes with police and the New IRA, have paid tribute to her as “a friend to all”.