Upgrade request put Michaela in murder room

Michaela McAreavey would not have been staying in the room where she was murdered if she and her husband had not asked for an upgrade, he revealed to a court.

John McAreavey said he and his wife had a game between themselves where they would always see if they could secure a better room when they arrived at a hotel.

The 27-year-old widower said his bride had always wanted to visit Mauritius and good reviews prompted her to pick the Legends Hotel.