Area searches in murder inquiry

Emmett Shiels was shot in the Bligh's Lane area of Creggan

The police in Londonderry have carried out searches in the Fanad Drive area of Creggan.

The searches, on Friday, were related to the murder of Emmett Shiels in the area a week and a half ago.

Three male youths aged 16, 17 and 18 are still being questioned by the police.

A 16-year-old girl arrested in relation to Mr Shiels' murder has been released pending the preparation of reports for the Public Prosecution Service.

Mr Shiels, from Tyrconnell Street in the Bogside, was shot in the Bligh's Lane area at about 0045 BST on 24 June.

Emmett Shiels was driving a pizza delivery van when he was caught up in a confrontation with a group of masked gunmen.