Politicians called on to do more to tackle sectarianism after video mocking Michaela murder 

Naomi Long said the video showing a group of people mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey was a reminder of a “deep cancer of sectarianism” at the heart of Northern Ireland’s society (Irish News/PA)

Northern Ireland’s justice minister said that politicians must reflect on what more can be done to stamp out and tackle sectarianism and misogyny in the region.

Naomi Long said a video showing a group of people mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey was a reminder of a “deep cancer of sectarianism” at the heart of Northern Ireland’s society.