A 33-year-old man has been formally charged in connection with the murder of Wayne Reid in County Londonderry, with a court appearance scheduled for the start of the week.
Discovery and Initial Arrests
The investigation was launched after the body of 43-year-old Wayne Reid was discovered at a property in the Society Court area of Coleraine last week. The police response was swift, leading to a series of arrests as part of the ongoing murder inquiry.
In a significant development over the weekend, authorities confirmed that the 33-year-old suspect has now been charged with Mr. Reid's murder. He is set to face Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on Monday to answer the charge.
Ongoing Police Investigation and Custodies
A police spokesperson outlined the next steps, noting that all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service, which is standard procedure in such cases. The investigation remains active and extensive.
As of Sunday evening, six other individuals were still being held in custody by detectives. This group comprises a 41-year-old man and five women aged 19, 33, 38, 39, and 45. Their detention underscores the complex nature of the police inquiries.
Bail Granted in One Case
In a related but separate development, a 28-year-old woman who had been arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail. Her release is conditional, pending further police investigations, indicating that the probe is continuing to follow multiple lines of enquiry.
The community in Coleraine awaits further details as the legal process begins to unfold this week.
