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2 cleared of honeymoon murder

Two former hotel workers have been acquitted of murdering the newly-wed Michaela McAreavey on her honeymoon in Mauritius in January 2011. The daughter of Tyrone gaelic football manager Mickey Harte was found strangled in her room.

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Chaotic scenes outside court after acquittal in Mauritius

There were chaotic scenes outside the courtroom in Mauritius as the two acquitted men walked out of the court.

Sandip Moneea, who has been acquitted of murdering honeymooner Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius. Credit: Paul Faith/PA Wire

Throngs of people cheered "justice, justice" in Creole as policemen hurried the men through the courtyard.

Moments later defence lawyers were carried aloft.

Avinash Treebhoowoon who has been acquitted of murdering honeymooner Michaela McAreavey. Credit: Nicholas Larche/PA Wire/Press Association Images

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