Story perspectives

Seven Arrested in Wayne Reid Murder Investigation

1/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Two additional women were arrested in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, bringing the number of suspects in the murder of 43-year-old Wayne Reid to seven.
The latest arrests occurred on January 16 and involved three women aged 39, 33, and 28, along with a 41-year-old man.
Authorities believe Reid was involved in an altercation between January 8 and 10.
Detective Chief Inspector Hazel Miller urged anyone with information to come forward.

History

Historical Context

The Troubles, a violent conflict in Northern Ireland from 1968 to 1998, involved the Irish Republican Army and loyalist paramilitaries, resulting in over 3,500 deaths. The conflict stemmed from deep sectarian divisions and civil rights abuses against the Catholic minority. Recent violence, including the murder of Wayne Reid, underscores the ongoing tensions rooted in this historical struggle, necessitating continued law enforcement efforts for community safety.

1 of 2

Story summary

Two additional women were arrested in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, bringing the number of suspects in the murder of 43-year-old Wayne Reid to seven.
The latest arrests occurred on January 16 and involved three women aged 39, 33, and 28, along with a 41-year-old man.
Authorities believe Reid was involved in an altercation between January 8 and 10.
Detective Chief Inspector Hazel Miller urged anyone with information to come forward.

1 / 2