Graffiti aimed at Magnier may be linked to United row

OFFENSIVE graffiti daubed on the walls of the birthplace of John Magnier may be linked to the Manchester United row between the billionaire horse breeder and manager Alex Ferguson.

Gardaí confirmed yesterday that they are investigating the incident which was reported to them by John Magnier’s brother, David.

The graffiti was cleared off the wall at the Magnier family home at Grange, near Fermoy, Co Cork, early yesterday.