24/08/2016

Body Of Missing Man John Thompson Found In River Bann

Police investigating the disappearance of John Thompson, 56, have found his body in the River Bann.

The body was found on Monday, 22 August.

Mr Thompson was last seen at around midday on Saturday, 20 August, in Portstewart.

It is understood his death is not being treated as suspicious.

(CDMH)


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