Police release men arrested over killing of N. Ireland journalist

AFP  |  London 

Police in said they had released without charge two young men arrested in the investigation into the death of who was shot dead during riots in

Announcing their release, the of made a fresh appeal for witnesses who saw what happened on Thursday night to come forward.

"I know there will be some people who know what happened but are scared to come forward but if you have information, no matter how small, please contact detectives," said in a statement.

McKee, 29, was shot in the head late Thursday by, police believe, dissident republicans linked to the group as they clashed with police in Northern Ireland's second city, also known as

The is a group opposed to the shift towards non-violent tactics to bring about a united

The 1998 peace deal largely brought an end to three decades of sectarian bloodshed in between republican and unionist paramilitaries, as well as British armed forces, in a period known as "the Troubles".

There have been concerns that paramilitaries could be seeking to exploit the current political turbulence over Northern Ireland and its border with the Republic of Ireland caused by Brexit.

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First Published: Mon, April 22 2019. 12:15 IST