Evidence to catch Lyra McKee killer ‘is out there’

Police believe the evidence needed to bring those responsible for Lyra McKee’s death to justice is “out there”.

Chief Constable George Hamilton was speaking after attending the journalist’s funeral in Belfast on Wednesday afternoon.

He said there has been an “outpouring” of support thus far, with over 140 people coming forward with video footage and other evidence.

"This isn't about being an informant or grassing someone up, this is about good citizenship,” the chief constable said.

"It's about respect for the rule of law and it's about bringing to book and taking off the streets the people who murdered Lyra McKee.

"We believe the evidence to bring those responsible for Lyra's murder to book is out there."

The dissident group calling itself the ‘New IRA’ has admitted responsibility for shooting the 29-year-old journalist during disturbances in Londonderry last week.

Police have made three arrests but they were later released without charge.

"The outpouring of condemnation from the communities of Derry and the Creggan, the politicians all standing together last Friday, was something that was quite unique and different," Mr Hamilton went on.

"We need to capitalise on that."