Shameful Video Mocking Michaela McAreavey Has Been Met With Shock And Anger

Friday, 3 June 2022 10:15

By Caoimhe Harney

It has been reported to Police in the north.

A video which mocks the death of Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius has been met with shock and anger.

It has been reported to Police in the north, but they have yet to respond.

The video, which is alleged to have been filmed during centenary celebrations in the north has been met with backlash online.

Senior politicians there say laughing at the death of all Ireland winning former Tyrone manager Mickey Harte's daughter is sectarian hatred.

The newly wed teacher was strangled on honeymoon in 2011 when she walked in on a burglary in her hotel room.

Some unionist leaders have said those responsible don't act in their name.

The ulster unionist party leader has branded it abhorrent, disgusting and shameful, while the tuv leader Jim Allister has said it's beyond disgusting

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