Newtownabee murder victim named: The body of a man was found in the Woodburn Reservoir

The man whose body was found on the outskirts of Kirkverges earlier this week has been named by PSNI.

Investigators investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body at Woodburn Reservoir, on City Hall Road in southeast Antrim, have identified 54-year-old alleged murder victim Roy Reynolds.

Two men are currently in custody following a police operation in Newtown Ratkul on Monday to find the body.

A PSNI statement read: “Investigators on the lead investigation team are investigating the murder of a man in the early hours of Monday, March 28, named Roy Reynolds, 54, the Ratkul Ratkul accident victim.”

Detectives were given a 30-hour extension for the defendants, ages 68 to 32, who were arrested for the murder after agents stopped a silver car at 7 a.m. in Clownmore Green, Newtown.

Chief Detective Ray Phelan, who complained about the information, said, “At 6 a.m. yesterday, local agents received reports of suspicious activity in Newtownbay, Derek Wee Ratkul.

The accused officers later found a silver Toyota C-HR and parked it in Clonmore Green around 7 a.m. and arrested two passengers.

“The body of Mr. Reynolds was found in the water on Carrickfergus Town Hall Road / near the New Line just after 8:45 a.m. on Monday.

The exam is scheduled for tomorrow.

Section Chief Inspector Phelan added: “I appeal to anyone who has been in the Derrycoole Way in Rathcoole or on Councilors/New Line Road in the Carrickfergus area from 2:00 to 7:00 on Monday 7:00 to see someone or something, who has Information they can.Help my investigation by contacting Detective 101 with Quote 244 on March 28, 2022.

Alternatively, information can also be submitted to the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800555111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the right to speak up and stop crime.