A MURDER INVESTIGATION has been launched following the death of a man in Coleraine, Co Derry.

Wayne Reid, 43, was pronounced dead at an address in the Society Court area of Coleraine on Monday.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Hazel Miller said the PSNI believe the deceased may have been involved in an altercation, between 8 and 10 January in the Society Court or Society Street areas of Coleraine.

She said PSNI officers and members of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service responded to an address in the Society Court area following a report received just after 11.30am on Monday.

“My thoughts are firmly with Mr Reid’s family and loved ones, as they try to come to terms with their loss,” she said.

“Detectives are working at pace to establish the exact circumstances surrounding Mr Reid’s death”.

The PSNI are appealing for information for anyone with information that could assist to come forward, in particular from anyone who was in the Society Court or Society Street areas of Coleraine between Thursday 8 and Saturday 10 January.

Miller said: “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.”

“Alternatively, you can submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/  or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/“