The slogans were painted on the Old Library Trust Building on Central
Drive, in Creggan, close to where journalist Lyra McKee was murdered. Ms McKee, 29, was shot dead while observing a riot on 18 April. The PSNI confirmed on Wednesday that witnesses to the murder will be offered anonymity during its investigation. Police
said they would also ask for "maximum protection" - potentially
including anonymity - for witnesses who are called to give evidence in
court. A dissident republican group, the New IRA, has said its members killed her. Fr Joe Gormley, the local parish priest in Creggan, has strongly condemned the graffiti. Image copyrightAFP/GETTYImage caption
Father Joe Gormley was at the bedside of Lyra McKee at Altnagelvin Hospital after she was shot.
"This graffiti is trying to create an atmosphere of
fear. These people are trying to impose their will down the barrel of a
gun," Father Gormley said. "It's absolutely outrageous and does not represent the people of Creggan." Fr Gormley encouraged people to continue to help police with their enquiries into Ms McKee's murder. "We need people to come forward who are prepared to give evidence. People need to show they have had enough of this." Image caption
The graffiti was daubed on the Old Library Trust Building on Central Drive in Creggan.
In the days following the shooting, the Police
Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the PPS discussed what measures
could be available to protect witnesses fearful of giving evidence at
trial. The PSNI repeated the appeal for information yesterday and assured witnesses will be offered anonymity. "We need your help and we understand that for some, fear and intimidation feel very real," a PSNI spokesperson said. "As a witness you may not be required to give evidence in court but if you are, we will request the maximum protection. "We have no intention of placing witnesses at risk." A
spokesperson for Derry City and Strabane District Council confirmed
they were aware of the graffiti and said the council "is working to
resolve the issue as soon as possible". Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-48135656
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