Murder investigation launched following death of man in Coleraine

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Coleraine.

Police said Wayne Reid, 43, was pronounced dead at an address in the Society Court area.

They said they believe he may have been involved in an altercation, sometime between Thursday January 8 and Saturday January 10 in the Society Court or Society Street areas of Coleraine.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Hazel Miller said their thoughts are with his family.

“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 January 12,” she said.

“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.”

She made an appeal for anyone with information to come forward to police.

“One man aged 33 has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in police custody at this time,” she said.

“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.

“While the investigation is at a very early stage, we believe that Wayne may have been involved in an altercation, sometime between Thursday the 8th and Saturday the 10th of 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.

“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.”