Rathcoole murder: Roy Reynolds named as victim, detectives granted extra time

By Valerie Martin
Published 30th Mar 2022, 07:33 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2022, 07:47 BST
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A post-mortem examination is due to take place today (Wednesday) following the discovery of murder victim Roy Reynolds’ body in Carrickfergus on Monday.

Police officially named 54-year-old Mr Reynolds last night. His body was found at North Woodburn Reservoir.

They also confirmed detectives have been granted a 30-hour extension to question two men – a 68-year-old and a 32-year-old – who were both arrested on suspicion of the murder.

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The men were arrested after officers stopped a silver vehicle just before 7am on Monday in the Clonmore Green area of Newtownabbey.

Roy Reynolds.Roy Reynolds.
Roy Reynolds.

Detective Chief Inspector Ray Phelan appealed for information from the public.

“Just before 6am on Monday morning, local officers received a report of suspicious activity in the Derrycoole Way area of Rathcoole in Newtownabbey.

“Responding officers subsequently located and stopped a silver Toyota C-HR car just before 7am in the Clonmore Green area and arrested the two male occupants.