Michelle O’Neill urges people to be ‘respectful’ following Queen’s death

Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill said the Queen’s family were grieving (Peter Morrison/PA)

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has appealed for people to be respectful following the death of the British Queen.

Ms O’Neill made her comments after being asked about reports of footage on social media which appeared to show a cavalcade of cars and fireworks being lit in apparent celebration following the Queen’s death.