A policeman who arrested one of the men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey has been warned by the judge after failing to answer a question on how the suspect was dealt with.

High winds whipping across Port Louis on Sunday night brought a tree crashing down on the grey slate tiles atop the historic court building.

A policeman who arrested one of the men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey has been warned by the judge after failing to answer a question on how the suspect was dealt with.

A policeman remained silent when asked what he did with one of the men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey the morning after the crime.