Rathcoole murder: extension granted for detention of three people arrested
Detectives have been granted an extention for the detention of three individuals arrested on suspicion of the murder of Roy Reynolds.
The body of 54-year-old Mr Reynolds was found at North Woodburn Reservoir in Carrickfergus on Monday.
Two men - a 68-year-old and a 32-year-old - were arrested after officers stopped a silver vehicle just before 7am that morning in the Clonmore Green area of Newtownabbey, following a report of suspicious activity.
A 48-year-old woman was arrested yesterday (Wednesday) and police carried out searches of two residential properties in Newtownabbey.
Police have now confirmed that the Major Investigation Team detectives investigating the murder have been granted an extension for the detention of the three individuals until midnight tonight (Thursday).