The jury in the inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe has resumed its deliberations after one juror was discharged by the coroner this morning.
The inquest has been examining the circumstances of the 14-year-old’s death after he disappeared and died in north Belfast in June 2020.
The inquest began last January with the jury beginning it’s deliberations at the end of June.
After three days the eight men and two women failed to reach a unanimous verdict as required by the court.
Fiona Donohoe, the mother of 14-year-old Noah, arriving at Belfast Coroner’s Court today
In an “unprecedented” move the Coroner adjourned deliberations until today due to holiday commitments of four jurors.
Proceedings began today with Mr Justice Kevin Rooney discharging one juror so nine are now continuing.
Noah Donohue was 14 when his naked body was found in a storm drain tunnel in north Belfast in June 2020, six days after he left home on his bike to meet two friends.
The jury has been tasked with agreeing findings on 10 questions, including the date of Noah’s death and whether any errors made by police contributed to his death.