Grotesque theory an insult to Michaela memory

Grotesque theories that pointed the finger at the widower of Michaela Mc-Areavey during the trial of the men accused of her murder were an insult to her memory, a prosecutor said.

Mehdi Manrakhan, who insisted there should be no politics in pursuit of the truth, said the notions canvassed by defence lawyers about John McAreavey were shortlived and quickly abandoned after it was clear they were unfounded.

Mrs McAreavey, the daughter of Tyrone football boss Mickey Harte, was found strangled in her room at the Legends Hotel in Mauritius in Jan 2011.