Ex-rugby star Tweed jailed for sex abuse

Relatives wept as former Ireland rugby star David Tweed was jailed for eight years for a catalogue of child sex abuse.

Tweed, 53, a father of four, blew kisses and waved to family members as he was led from the dock in disgrace to begin his term behind bars at the high-security Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim.

There were heated exchanges between Tweed’s supporters and members of his victims’ family during the hearing at Downpatrick Crown Court.