19/10/2023

Body Found In Search For Missing Man Lee Johnston

The PSNI have reported the discovery of a body in the Maghera Area of County L'Derry.

The discovery was made by officers investigating the disappearance of 21-year-old Lee Johnston.

It is understood that the no official identification has yet been made.

Police are continuing to search for Lee Johnston, who was last seen in Dunmore Crescent in Cookstown, County Tyrone on 7 October.

Previously a 31-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were arrested by officers investigating the disappearance. They have since been released pending further enquiries.


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