Police in Derry think dissident republican terrorists were behind the murder of a journalist during rioting in the city last night.
29-year-old Lyra McKee was shot dead in the Creggan estate.
The violence began after police conducted raids on a number of houses in the area.
Police came under attack – with a number of shots being fired and petrol bombs thrown.
The PSNI have confirmed that a 29-year-old woman who was injured later died and a murder investigation has been launched.
They’re treating it as a terrorist incident and have blamed dissident republicans.
Politicians from across the political spectrum in the North have been reacting.
DUP leader Arlene Foster called it a “senseless act” – while UUP leader Robin Swann said news of the death was “devastating”
Sinn Fein deputy leader Michelle O’Neill condemned the “senseless loss of life” and said it wasn’t just a tragedy for the family but an attack on all of the people of the community, the peace process and an attack on the Good Friday agreement.
