The grieving parents of a British honeymoon couple shot dead on the holiday island of Antigua have spoken of their sense of relief after two men were convicted of the murders.

Relatives of Ben and Catherine Mullany, who were killed in their luxury hotel chalet in 2008, said despite justice being done they would still never be able comprehend the "senseless nature" of the newlyweds' deaths.

The outpouring of emotion came after Kaniel Martin, 23, and Avie Howell, 20, were found guilty of murdering the couple, following a two month long trial.

In a statement released after the verdict, the families said: "There is no joy at today's verdict, just a sense of relief that after three years of waiting there is justice for our children. We will never be able to comprehend the senseless nature of their deaths, the total disregard shown for human life and that no remorse has ever been shown."

Mr and Mrs Mullany were both shot in the back of the head during a dawn raid at their chalet in the five-star Cocos Hotel on the holiday island. They had only been married for just over two weeks.

Mrs Mullany, a doctor died instantly, while student physiotherapist Mr Mullany was flown back home to south Wales in a desperate attempt to save his life. But despite the efforts of his wife's medical colleagues in Swansea his life-support was turned off a week after he had been shot.

Two weeks after killing the newlyweds, Howell and Martin went on to murder 43-year-old shopkeeper Woneta Anderson.

The pair, who refused to face questioning in court, had protested their innocence throughout their trial, which saw more than 90 witnesses give evidence.

However, they were found guilty by a jury in Antigua's High Court in St John's - three years after committing the murders.

Mr and Mrs Mullany's parents broke down in tears as the jury of eight men and four delivered its verdicts - following an anxious 10 hour and 20 minute wait.