Two teens have been brought to Belfast for questioning over the murder during a street riot in Londonderry. It is believed McKee was hit by a stray bullet meant for police.
Police in Northern Ireland said on Saturday that they had detained two men in connection with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Londonderry on Thursday night.
The suspects were arrested under terrorism laws and have been transferred to Belfast for questioning.
“Major Investigation Team detectives have arrested two men, aged 18 and 19 under the Terrorism Act, in connection with the murder,” the Police Service of Northern Ireland said in a statement on Saturday morning.
McKee, 29, was fatally shot during street riots on Thursday night in the Creggan area of Londonderry which is close to the border with the Republic. It is possible that the investigative journalist was struck by a stray bullet meant for police.
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton had earlier said that one or more gunmen had fired at officers during the unrest.