McAreavey family would not want innocent men jailed, say defence lawyers

The family of honeymooner Michaela McAreavey and the people of Ireland would not want innocent men convicted of her murder, defence lawyers have told jurors.

The family of honeymooner Michaela McAreavey and the people of Ireland would not want innocent men convicted of her murder, defence lawyers have told jurors.

Barristers for the two Mauritius hotel workers accused of the crime also called for a new police investigation into the Co Tyrone teacher's death at the island's Legends hotel, insisting the real culprit was still at large.

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