DUP councillor claims social media account was "hacked" and "deplorable" comment on Newry flooding posted

A DUP councillor claims a social media account linked to her business was hacked and a "deplorable" comment on the flooding in Newry was posted.

Sharon McKillop, a Causeway Coast and Glens Alderman, is the owner of the Blackwater Bar in Dervock.

In a comment, under the name of the Blackwater Bar, the poster wrote: "Good enough for Newry & everyone in it". This was followed by an emoji supporting the sentiment. 

But in a comment posted on Wednesday afternoon from the Blackwater Bar, it was stated: "My business account was hacked last night and a deplorable comment was made by an unknown person. We have taken steps to ensure this does not happen again. 

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"We wish to dissociate ourselves from this comment completely."

It continued: "Our thoughts are with residents and business owners across Northern Ireland who are struggling to deal with the reality of flood damage.

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Prior to the denial of any link with councillor McKillop, the comment was spread widely, attracting criticism.