Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“I welcome the fact that the PSNI have launched an investigation into a video showing Republicans glorifying Provo murder.
“It is now up to the PSNI to find out who is involved in this open glorification of brutal IRA murder. There is an onus on those who know where this took place and who was involved to come clean. Not only do those involved endorse slaughter but they say they will do it again.
“It is telling that they stop at the number ten when singing about those who were shot – the number of victims of the Kingsmill Massacre, something we were reminded of just last week with the chilling outcome of the inquest was made public.
“No one intervenes to stop what is taking place. Indeed, what is sung is greeted by applause and laughter.
“Many people – particularly innocent victims – will be watching what happens with this case very carefully. Both those involved and where the singing took place will I believe be most interesting. Will the truth of this incident match up with the public utterances of organisations?
“There are obvious parallels with the equally disgusing Michaela McAreavey song. I trust this incident will be treated seriously.”
The recording can be viewed here (warning – offensive language).