Body recovered close to Giant’s Causeway confirmed to be that of missing man Lester McLennan

Police have confirmed that a body recovered in Co Antrim is that of missing man Lester McLennnan.

The 20-year-old, from London, was reported missing in November after he boarded a bus to the Giant’s Causeway from Belfast.

He had travelled to Northern Ireland with his mother, Lalitha McLennan, to visit family.

An extensive Coastguard-led search of the north coast area got underway following the missing persons report, but failed to turn up any trace of him.

Last Sunday, a body was recovered from the Causeway Road area of Bushmills.

A PSNI spokesperson said that following a post-mortem examination, it was confirmed to be that of Mr McLennan.

“The Police Service, on behalf of Lester’s family, would like to thank partner agencies and the public for all of their assistance throughout this difficult time with searches and enquiries,” they said.

“Our thoughts are with Lester’s family at this time, and we express our heartfelt condolences to them.”