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Gareth Fullerton

Michaela McAreavey video: James McClean labels people singing sick song 'scum'

Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean has labelled those people mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder as "scum".

Mrs McAreavey was killed just 10 days after getting married, while on honeymoon in Mauritius in 2011.

Late on Thursday a video showing people appearing to sing a song about her murder surfaced on social media.

Read more: Michaela McAreavey video: Portadown Football Club issues statement in relation to footage

A broad spectrum of political representatives have condemned the video, and Wigan Athletic winger McClean has added his disgust.

He said on social media: "Vile, scum, vermin to name just a few words to describe these people, solidarity with the Harte and McAreavey families."

He hit out at the abhorrent video (Image: @macajw)

On Friday night, John McAreavey said "hate can hurt, but never win" after a video mocking the death of his bride surfaced.

Two men have issued a statement apologising for their involvement in the video.

The men's statement said they had been taking part in a Facebook Live video which was not specifically meant to broadcast the singing, but accepted "the relevant chants should never have been sung either in public or private".

The Grand Orange Lodge has said it is investigating the incident and the PSNI has said it is examining the video for evidence on whether any offences were committed.

A Linfield FC voluntary coach has been removed from his role at the club over his involvement in the video.

And Portadown Football Club has removed pitch-side advertising associated with an individual identified in the video.

Read more: Two men apologise over involvement in Michaela McAreavey video

Read more: Lawyer for Michaela McAreavey's family believes police closer than ever to a breakthrough

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