Politicians from across the North's political divide have rallied behind a DUP Assembly member who has spoken out about sustained social media abuse over her appearance.

Gaelic Players Association official Conor Cusack has advised Meath goalkeeper Paddy O’Rourke to consult the gardaí over a threat made on Twitter to ‘knife’ him.

A man and a woman have been jailed for subjecting a high-profile feminist to online abuse.