CCTV Footage Released in Noah Donohoe Case to Aid Investigation

CCTV footage capturing the last moments of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe has been publicly released as part of an ongoing investigation into his disappearance. The coroner’s release aims to gather further information regarding the circumstances surrounding the case.

CCTV Footage Details

The footage shows Noah leaving his apartment in south Belfast at approximately 3:30 AM on June 21, 2020. He was later seen returning just over 30 minutes later. At the time of his departure, Noah was dressed in shorts and a t-shirt, wearing flip flops and carrying headphones. Upon his return, he was missing both the flip flops and the headphones, marking the last confirmed sighting of him.

Timeline of Events

• Date of Incident: June 21, 2020
• Time of Departure: Approximately 3:30 AM
• Departure Location: Fitzroy Avenue, south Belfast
• Return Location: Same address, with differences in clothing

After leaving his residence, Noah walked west towards Queen’s University. The next recorded footage shows him on University Street, heading back home from the direction of Ormeau Road. He then turned onto Dudley Street and returned to Fitzroy Avenue, approaching his home.

Appeal for Information

Coroner Mr. Justice Rooney has urged anyone with knowledge about the case to come forward. Key questions include:

• Why did Noah leave home that night?
• Where did he go during this time?
• Did he meet anyone along the way?
• What happened to his flip flops and headphones?
• Had he been out during early hours on other occasions?

Noah Donohoe was reported missing while cycling to meet friends and was tragically found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast six days later. The ongoing inquest into his death, overseen by Mr. Justice Rooney, has faced several delays and is set to begin on November 3.

Contact Information

The Coroner’s Service encourages the public to share any supporting information. They can be reached at: