MP and wife in Celtic boat abuse

The incident took place onboard a ferry on 15 September

A DUP MP has said he and his wife were subjected to "sectarian abuse" by Celtic supporters during a ferry crossing from Scotland.

Gregory Campbell said he deliberately timed his journey to avoid football fans but a small number were on board.

Mr Campbell said the incident on 15 September was upsetting for his wife.

"Two individuals on two separate occasions individually engaged in foul-mouth sectarian abuse," said the East Londonderry MP.

"I'm used to that from time to time because I'm in the political game, but I didn't think it was the appropriate thing for my wife to endure."

Mr Campbell added there was "no problem or difficulty" with the vast majority of fans on the ferry.