Police name murder victim as more time to question suspects granted

The man whose body was recovered from the North Woodburn Reservoir in Carrickfergus early on Monday morning has been named as Roy Reynolds, 54, from Newtownabbey.
By Mark Rainey
Published 29th Mar 2022, 22:22 BST
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A murder investigation was launched after police received a report of suspicious activity around 6am.

Two men, aged 32 and 68, were arrested on suspicion of murder around one hour later when police officers stopped a car in the Clonmore Green area of the Rathcoole estate.

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Police were on Tuesday night granted a further 30 hours to detain the pair for questioning.

The scene at the Derrycoole Way area of Rathcoole, Co. Antrim, after police arrested two murder suspects on Monday morning. Picture: Jonathan Porter/PressEyeThe scene at the Derrycoole Way area of Rathcoole, Co. Antrim, after police arrested two murder suspects on Monday morning. Picture: Jonathan Porter/PressEye
The scene at the Derrycoole Way area of Rathcoole, Co. Antrim, after police arrested two murder suspects on Monday morning. Picture: Jonathan Porter/PressEye

A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Wednesday.

Mr Reynolds lived in Rathcoole and was well-known as a supporter of both Rangers and Leeds United.

In a tribute posted on Facebook, one of his friends said: “RIP Fobby mate. It was an honour to have known you pal.”

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One Rathcoole resident posted the message: “Sending condolences to the family of Roy ‘Fobby’ Reynolds. On behalf of all his neighbours.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 244 of March 28, 2022.

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