Lyra McKee: Film crew told disorder was ‘set up’, court hears

Footage of events captured by the film crew before the 29-year-old journalist was shot was shown to the court on Friday.

The crew left the scene before the shots were fired.

In the video footage, one woman at the scene of the disorder could also be heard telling the film crew: “The people of Creggan are suffering for youse… It’s all set up for youse.”

The presenter, Reggie Yates, was then heard on camera saying: “If people are saying we’re inciting it, then maybe we should call it a night.”

As he confirmed the crew was going to leave, Mr Yates added: “This feels like it could go in so many different directions.”

The court was told that one of the defendants on trial, Jude McCrory, 26, of Gartan Square in Derry, who is charged with rioting and throwing a petrol bomb, was heard telling the presenter: “I hope you don’t miss anymore camera opportunities”.