09-05-2025
Probe launched after shock discovery of body close to finish line of Ireland's ‘largest outdoor sporting event'
POLICE in Antrim have confirmed they are investigating after a body was discovered this morning.
The find was made in the Ballyreagh Road area of
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The body was recovered by the coastguard and police
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The body was found by a member of the public early this morning
Credit: Pacemaker Belfast
The location at Rinagree Point is near the race track of the North West 200 in
It is understood the body was found close to the start/finish line of the motorcycle event by a member of the public, who informed event staff.
The popular event is "Ireland's largest outdoor
The racing event has been running from May 5 and continues until tomorrow May 10.
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In a statement a PSNI spokesperson said: "Police in Coleraine are investigating the discovery of a body in the Ballyreagh Road area of Portrush, following a report made shortly after 9.30am this morning, Friday 9th May.
"There are no further details at this time."
It is understood the HM Coastguard and cops were involved in the recovery of the body.
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Separately, the PSNI are seeking the public's help in locating two men believed to have been
Sean O'Reilly, 49, survived after being shot twice while he sat inside his
in the west of the city on February 23.
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Earlier this week, police issued CCTV images of two men they said they believe were involved in the case as part of an appeal.
However Mr O'Reilly has questioned why the images were pixelated, adding that it seemed 'extremely counter-productive to request help in identifying the suspects while also obscuring their image'.
His solicitor, Peter Corrigan of Phoenix Law, said they have 'serious concerns around the investigation'.
He said: 'This is just the latest unusual occurrence in this investigation."
'We see no good reason why the PSNI would ask for help in identifying suspects and at the same time take steps to pixelate the faces of the suspects.
'One has to question the motive behind this and who the PSNI are seeking to protect.
'We will now add this to a long list of complaints already made to the Police Ombudsman in relation to the handling of the case.'
INFORMATION APPEAL
Responding, a PSNI spokesperson said: 'Detectives released still images of the two suspects with the aim of encouraging anyone with information, or footage, to come forward.
'In one of the images, the face of one suspect has been pixelated. This has been purposefully applied in order to prevent potential misidentification or retribution.
'Instead, it is hoped that both images, backed by the reward from Crimestoppers, will encourage anyone with information to get in touch using the appropriate channels.
'Detectives have made a particular ask, and would reiterate their appeal, to anyone with CCTV to check for similar images that may have been captured from the morning of Sunday 23 February.
'Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 101.'
