Schoolboy found dead in storm drain after being filmed cycling naked

An inquest in Belfast heard that 14-year-old Noah Donohoe was filmed cycling naked shortly before he disappeared in June 2020 and was later found dead in a storm drain; the hearing is ongoing and is expected to run until the end of March.

Noah Donohoe, 14, disappeared in June 2020 while travelling in the Cavehill area of north Belfast. An inquest is examining the circumstances of his disappearance and subsequent death. Jurors were shown CCTV footage that captured parts of his journey home, including a brief clip in which he was seen riding without clothes. The hearing opened last week and the coroner has said it is expected to continue until the end of March. What the inquest heard: - Noah went missing in June 2020 and his body was found in a storm drain six days after he disappeared. - CCTV presented to jurors showed sections of his route and included footage of him riding naked shortly before he vanished. - A motorist told the court she saw Noah after a fall from his bike, said he left a coat behind and did not appear injured when he cycled away. - A close friend gave evidence that he had no immediate concerns about Noah’s mental health prior to his disappearance and described him as upbeat. Summary: The inquest is collecting CCTV, witness statements and other evidence to establish the circumstances of Noah Donohoe’s disappearance and death. Proceedings are ongoing and are expected to continue through to the end of March.