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PSNI Opens Murder Inquiry Into Coleraine Death of Wayne Reid

Detectives appeal for witnesses who were in the Society Court or Society Street areas between 8 and 10 January.

Overview

  • Wayne Reid, 43, was pronounced dead at a property in Society Court after a report just after 11:30am on Monday 12 January.
  • A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
  • Police believe Mr Reid may have been involved in an altercation in the area between Thursday 8 and Saturday 10 January.
  • The PSNI Major Investigation Team is examining the circumstances and progressing forensic and witness inquiries.
  • Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 552 of 12/01/2026.