Two men have apologised for their involvement in an online video of people seemingly mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey
"We offer our sincerest and deepest apology to the Harte and McAreavey families, and indeed to wider society for our actions which whilst fuelled by alcohol, can neither be mitigated or excused in any shape or form.In a statement, the Orange Order described the recording as"utterly abhorrent" and condemned the content"without reservation".
"We all remember that horrific murder of Michaela McAreavey. It's beyond comprehension that people could behave in that manner, and to be so indifferent to the trauma of that the family suffered and in the entire community," he told reporters in Dublin.Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis MP strongly condemned the video as"reprehensible" and urged anyone with information to contact police.
Linfield Football Club confirmed it had taken immediate action against a coach at its girls' academy"clearly identified" in the video.
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