21/02/2024

PSNI Identify Body Recovered From Lough Neagh

A body recovered in a coastline area of Lough Neagh on Sunday 18th February has been identified as Alan Whiteside.

The 33-year-old Mr Whiteside was reported missing to police in Antrim on Sunday, 17 December.

PSNI Detective Inspector Lenaghan said that Mr Whiteside was identified following a post-mortem examination.

DI Lenaghan said: "Our thoughts are with Alan's family at this sad time and Alan's mother, Pamela and his family, along with myself would like to thank our partner agencies, Community Rescue Service, Lough Neagh Rescue, SARDA IN, Skywatch and HMCG who have all worked tirelessly to help find Alan.

"We would also like to thank the public for all their huge assistance throughout this difficult time with searches and enquiries."


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