Police charge Kieran McLaughlin with the murder of Barry McCrory

A 58-year-old man has been charged with the murder of ‘ celebrity criminal’ Barry McCrory last week.

Kieran McLaughlin has also been charged with firearm offences.

He is due to appear at Derry Magistrates’ court on Saturday morning.

Detectives were granted a 36-hour extension to question the 58-year-old at Derry Magistrates Court on Thursday.

McLaughlin had been brought to court from the PSNI Serious Crime Suite in Antrim.

There was a heavy police presence both inside and outside the court during the brief appearance.

A heavy police presence is expected at the Bishop Street courthouse on Saturday morning where McLaughlin will appear charged with murder and possession of firearms.