Police confirm remains found in Tyrone reservoir are those of Damien Heagney

Police have confirmed the human remains recovered from Cappagh reservoir on Wednesday are those of 47-year-old Damien Heagney from the Cookstown area.

Specialist officers are continuing to search the Cappagh reservoir as part of the ongoing investigation.

Detectives from the major investigation team are following a number of lines of enquiry and there are no further details at present.

A £20,000 reward from Crimestoppers for information in connection with Mr Heagney's disappearance was announced by police at a media briefing in Cookstown on Wednesday.

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