Police in Magherafelt are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the body of a man discovered in The Diamond area of the town on the morning of Sunday 14th December.

The deceased gentleman is believed by officers to have gone missing within the last 24 hours. The police are asking residents to check on family members, neighbours, or friends who they have not seen or heard from recently to confirm their safety and well-being. Inspector Knipe provided a detailed description of the man to aid in identification: "The gentleman is in his mid-20s and of slim build, with short dark hair and a short dark beard. He also has three piercings in his left ear. He was wearing a navy T-shirt, along with a blue sports top, dark jogging bottoms and black-and-white Adidas shoes."

The individual was found without any personal items that could assist in immediate identification. At this time, police have stated that they are not treating the death as suspicious.

Anyone who believes they can help police identify this gentleman, or who possesses any information relevant to the ongoing enquiries, is urged to contact the PSNI immediately on the non-emergency number 101. The public should quote reference number 330 of 14/12/25 when calling.