The inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe resumed at Belfast Coroner's Court on Monday with nine jurors after the coroner discharged one juror.

Coroner Mr Justice Rooney made the ruling and imposed reporting restrictions, leaving seven men and two women to consider findings.

Noah Donohoe was 14 when he was found dead in an underground water tunnel close to the M2 motorway in north Belfast in June 2020. He had gone missing six days earlier after cycling from his home in south Belfast to the Northwood Road area.

A post-mortem examination concluded the cause of death was drowning.

The inquest began in late January and heard evidence from 76 witnesses, with statements from a further 42 people. Maps, video footage, photographs, police logs and expert reports were also submitted.

The jury had previously deliberated for 24 hours over three days in early July before the inquest was adjourned due to holiday arrangements of some jurors. Mr Justice Rooney described the situation as unprecedented.

On Monday, the coroner told the jury they must decide the case solely on the evidence heard in court, and to put out of their minds rumours or speculation. He said there was no pressure of time.

Jurors have been tasked with answering 10 questions, including the date of Noah's death and whether any errors made by police contributed to his death.

Deliberations are set to continue on Tuesday.