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Sophie McLaughlin

Newtownabbey murder: Two men charged after body of Roy Reynolds found in reservoir

A man has been charged with murder after the body of 54-year-old Roy Reynolds was found in a reservoir on Monday.

Detectives investigating his murder have said that a 32-year old man has been charged with murder and a 68-year-old man has been charged with assisting an offender.

Mr Reynold's body was found on the outskirts of Carrickfergus in the early hours of Monday morning.

The discovery sparked searches of two residential properties in the Newtownabbey area on Tuesday afternoon.

The PSNI later announced that a 48-year-old woman had also been arrested and she has now been released on bail pending further enquires.

The PSNI said: "Major Investigation Team Detectives investigating the murder of 54-year-old Roy Reynolds in the early hours of Monday 28 March, have charged two men.

"A 32-year old man has been charged with Murder and a 68-year-old man has been charged with Assisting An Offender.

"They are expected to appear before Laganside Magistrates Court on Friday 1st April.

"A 48-year-old woman has been released on bail pending further enquires."

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