Body found in search for missing man in Derry

A body has been found in a search for a young man missing after entering the River Foyle in Derry last month.

Community search and rescue teams searching for 23-year-old Donal Armstrong said they had recovered a body on Sunday morning.

Searches for the young man had been ongoing for two weeks, with search and rescue teams coordinated by Foyle Search and Rescue.

In a statement, the community group thanked those whom had worked tirelessly in the search for Donal.

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“Earlier this morning on day 15, shortly before our teams and family and friends of Donal Armstrong began our co-ordinated search, Boyne Rescue found a body. Both organisations then worked together to return Donal home to his family,” the group said.

“We would like to thank everyone who supported the Armstrong family over the last 2 weeks, whether it was searching, providing refreshments or simply supporting them. It has warmed our hearts.

“Our sincere thanks to our partner agencies within NISAR: Search & Rescue Dog Association - SARDA Ireland North , Community Rescue Service Western District and local policing for their help in searches. All assistance has been very much appreciated, including that of our dedicated volunteers.

“Our sincerest thoughts are with the Armstrong family in the coming days, weeks and months ahead.”