A man in his 30s is being questioned by the PSNI after it’s believed the victim was involved in an altercation
A murder investigation is underway tonight following the discovery of a man’s body.
The probe was launched by the PSNI after the remains were discovered at a property in Coleraine, Co Derry, on Monday morning in the Society Court area of the town.
The deceased was named as 43-year-old Wayne Reid. One man aged 33 has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Hazel Miller, from the Major Investigation Team, said: “Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, responded to an address in the Society Court area of Coleraine, following a report received just after 11.30am on Monday 12th January.
“Sadly, a man, who has been named as 43-year-old Wayne Reid, was pronounced dead at the scene. My thoughts are firmly with Mr Reid’s family and loved ones, as they try to come to terms with their loss.
“Detectives are working at pace to establish the exact circumstances surrounding Mr Reid’s death and I am appealing for anyone with information that could assist our investigation to come forward.
“While the investigation is at a very early stage, we believe that Wayne may have been involved in an altercation, sometime between Thursday 8th and Saturday 10th January in the Society Court or Society Street areas of Coleraine. Therefore, I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at that time.
“If you saw or heard anything unusual, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, please contact police on 101 quoting reference number 552 of 12/01/2026.”
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