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Man who died in crashed stolen car in Derry named by police as Caoimhin Cassidy

written by John June 4, 2019
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Missing teen Caoimhin Cassidy now identified as body of man found in crash stolen car in Derry at the weekend

POLICE have this evening confirmed the identity of a male whose body was found inside a car on fire in Derry at the weekend.

Detective Inspector Michael Winters said: “The body of 18 year old Caoimhin Cassidy was located inside a red Mazda 6 which had crashed on the Fairview Road during the early hours of Saturday 1 June.”

The teenager had been missing since last Friday and police launched a missing persons appeal for him.

“Initially it was believed that the car had caught fire as a result of the collision.

“However, the results from the post mortem examination tell us that Caoimhin was not seriously physically injured as a result of a crash, and was in fact most likely still alive when the blaze started.

“Our enquiries to date have established that the Mazda 6, registration NHZ4594 was stolen from a house in the Oakfield Crescent area earlier that same night.

“The car is known to have crossed the border into County Donegal a number of times before it was reported on fire at Fairview Road at 4.15am.

“We are appealing for the public’s help in determining the movements of the vehicle during the early morning hours of Saturday 1 June. We also need to urgently identify any individuals who may have been with Caoimhin on that fateful night.

“This was an appalling end to a young life and Caoimhin’s family and friends deserve to know how he died.

“Detectives can be contacted at Strand Road CID on 101 quoting reference number 316 01/06/19.”

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

On Monday night his partner expressed her devastation at learning of his death.

IN HAPPIER TIMES….Caoimhin Cassidy and partner Raychel Anne Smith McLaughlin

Raychel Anne Smith McLaughlin posted on Facebook: “My nightmare has become reality 😥 no words can describe how i feel at the minute’.

“Rest in peace, babeyboy.

“I will always, always love you Caoimhin Cassidy 💔💔💔💔💔.”

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