Irish Sunday Mirror

Noah body find

Probe ongoing as 14yr-old’s jacket and shorts still missing

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storm drain and it has been searched over the last number of days before we got to the end or almost the end of the complex.

“You would have to proactivel­y go into that drain. It is an extremely challengin­g environmen­t in which to work and that is why it has taken that length of time to go through that. We are continuing to examine the

Supt Clark speaks to the press electronic equipment in which we have recovered, and that forms part of the investigat­ion. Noah’s coat and shorts still remain outstandin­g, so if anyone has those please contact us.”

Belfast Lord Mayor Alderman Frank Mccoubrey expressed his deepest condolence­s to the family of Noah Donohoe.

He said: “I was so deeply saddened to hear the news about Noah, and I know I speak for the entire city in expressing condolence­s to Noah’s family and friends.

“It is incredibly sad to see the loss of such a gifted and well-loved young man, and as a father myself, I cannot begin to imagine the anguish and pain at the loss of a child.

“I would like to pay tribute to the community of North Belfast who have come together, helping in the search for Noah, and also to the

Noah Donohoe

PSNI and Community Rescue Service who have worked tirelessly in recent days.” The Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, SDLP Councillor Paul Mccusker, said people in the city and across the North have been left devastated. He added: “This is news that nobody wanted to hear. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Noah’s family and loved ones.

Noah’s mum Fiona

“They are in unimaginab­le pain today and I know the community of North Belfast will pull together to support them in any way that we can.”

“I would ask that people give Noah’s family and loved one’s time to grieve.

“Please do not post unhelpful rumours that are only adding to their distress today.

“Please treat them with the respect they deserve.”

People Before Profit councillor Fiona Ferguson said: “I hope our communitie­s can come together, as they did to search, to comfort those who need it most at this time. Rest in peace, Noah.”

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