Politicians appeal for anyone with information on death of man in Coleraine to contact police
Local politicians have been reacting to news of the death of a 43-year-old man in Coleraine.
Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team launched a murder investigation on Wednesday, January 14, following the death of Wayne Reid.
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.
“One man aged 33 has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in police custody at this time."
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter said the Coleraine community is in shock following the incident.
Ms Hunter said: “It has left many people struggling to come to terms with what has happened so close to their homes.
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of Wayne Reid as they begin to process their loss.
“I want to acknowledge the swift response from the police, which will offer some reassurance to the local community at a very difficult time. I would urge anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward and speak to the PSNI.”
Meanwhile Causeway Coast and Glens Sinn Féin councillor Niamh Archibald extended her sympathy to Mr Reid’s family.
Councillor Archibald said: "I want to extend my sympathies to [Mr Reid’s] family and friends at this sad time.
“There is a great deal of shock and sadness in our community at this news.
“I would make an appeal for anyone with information which could assist in this investigation to immediately bring it forward to police.”
A funeral notice for Mr Reid “late of Somerset, Coleraine and formerly of Scotland” described him as a “beloved son of Tom and Kate and loving father of Jackson”.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 552 of 12/01/2026.