Newspaper’s Michaela McAreavey photos ‘outrageous abuse’ says deputy First Minister

'I can assure the Mauritian authorities that people in Ireland will continue to keep a focus on this case until justice is done'

DEPUTY FIRST MINISTER Martin McGuinness has said the publication by a Mauritian Sunday newspaper of photographs of Michaela McAreavey’s body is “an outrageous abuse” that cannot be justified in any way.

The Mid-Ulster MP said:

“Just when it seems the system in Mauritius cannot heap any more pain and anguish on the McAreavey and Harte families, a local newspaper publishes pictures of Michaela’s body.

“The decision of the newspaper in Mauritius to publish crime scene photographs, including pictures of Michaela’s body, is an outrageous abuse that cannot be justified in any way. It is clear that these photos have emanated from within the Mauritian system.

“People in Mauritius need to realise that the eyes of the international community are firmly focused on their country and their justice system in the wake of the brutal murder of Michaela and the absolute failure to deliver justice for John McAreavey and the rest of family.

“This case will not simply go away as some in Mauritius seem to hope. I can assure the Mauritian authorities that people in Ireland will continue to keep a focus on this case until justice is done.”