Corybn and Higgins among political leaders attending Lyra McKee's funeral in Belfast


Jeremy Corbyn and Michael Higgins join other political leaders in attending murdered journalist Lyra McKee's funeral today (April 24) in Belfast.

Ireland's President Michael Higgins, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar and DUP leader Arlene Foster also showed up to pay their respects to McKee who was shot dead whilst covering a riot in Londonderry on Thursday (April 18).

A round of applause breaks out as McKee's hearse arrived at St Anne's Cathedral where the funeral service is being held.

Mourners wearing Marvel and Harry Potter themed t-shirts can be seen walking towards St Anne's Cathedral.