NI council investigates video mocking McAreavey murder

A council in Northern Ireland has launched an internal investigation over an employee’s alleged involvement in a video appearing to show a group of people mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey, right (PA)

A council in Northern Ireland has launched an internal investigation over an employee’s alleged involvement in a video appearing to show a group of people mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey.

The video, which emerged on social media on Friday, has received widespread condemnation from across Northern Ireland and beyond, as well as across the political spectrum.