Murder investigation launched after death of man in Coleraine
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Murdered: 43-year-old Wayne Reid
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Coleraine, with a 33-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder.
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team are investigating the death of 43-year-old Wayne Reid, who was pronounced dead at the scene in the Society Court area of the town on Monday morning.
Emergency services were called to the address shortly after 11.30am on Monday 12 January, where Mr Reid was found unresponsive. Despite the efforts of officers and colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Confirming the launch of a murder inquiry, Detective Chief Inspector Hazel Miller 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 (pictured below), 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.”
Police have confirmed that a 33-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Miller added:
“One man aged 33 has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in police custody at this time.
“Detectives are working at pace to establish the exact circumstances surrounding Mr Reid’s death and I am appealing for anyone with information that could assist our investigation to come forward.”
As part of their enquiries, detectives believe Mr Reid may have been involved in an earlier altercation in the days leading up to his death.
“While the investigation is at a very early stage, we believe that Wayne may have been involved in an altercation, sometime between Thursday 8th and Saturday 10th January in the Society Court or Society Street areas of Coleraine. Therefore, I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at that time,” Detective Chief Inspector Miller said.
Police are urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the area, no matter how minor it may seem, to come forward.
“If you saw or heard anything unusual, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, please contact police on 101 quoting reference number 552 of 12/01/2026.”
Information can also be submitted online via the PSNI non-emergency reporting form at
or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at
The investigation remains ongoing.