Police appeal for help in identifying man found dead in Magherafelt

The man, believed to be in his mid 20’s, was found dead in the Diamond area of the town

PSNI
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 15th Dec 2025

Police are appealing for help in identifying a young man who was found dead in Magherafelt over the weekend.

The man, believed to be in his mid 20’s, was found dead in the Diamond area of the town yesterday morning, with no personal items that could help to identify him.

It’s believed he may have gone missing in the 24 hours prior to his body being found.

PSNI Inspector Knipe said “We believe this gentleman may have gone missing within the last 24 hours and we are asking the public to think about any family members, neighbours or friends that they haven’t seen or heard from – and to check that they are safe and well.”

“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.”

“He has no personal items that could help with identification.”

“If anyone believes that they can help police identify this gentleman, or if you have information that could help with our enquiries, please contact us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 330 of 14/12/25.”

“Police are not treating the death as suspicious at this time.”