Search for murder victim's bike

Mr Gilchrist was last seen leaving a city bar

Police investigating the murder of a Londonderry musician have said his personal belongings are still missing.

James Gilchrist, 62, was last seen alive riding his bike in John Street at about 1230 BST on 28 September.

His body was pulled from the Foyle river later that day. A man has been charged with his murder.

Police revisited the area he was last seen alive on Wednesday. They said Mr Gilchrist's bike, phone and wallet had still not been found despite searches.

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Woods said: "I would urge anyone who has any information regarding the whereabouts of Mr Gilchrist's bicycle and personal belongings, or anyone who can help us to retrace his steps on that fateful night to come forward and assist us with our enquiries."

Motorcycle

Pedestrians and motorists were stopped in the John Street, Foyle Road, and Foyle Embankment areas between 1230 BST and 0130 BST Wednesday to try to glean further information about Mr Gilchrist;s movements.

He is known to have left the Oval Bar at Duke Street at about 1230 BST on Wednesday 28 September, after attending a meeting of a local motorcycle club.

He made his way across the top deck of the Craigavon Bridge and was last seen at the bottom of John Street about ten minutes later, when he crossed the road onto the Foyle Embankment.

Police said Mr Gilchrist was riding his Black Raleigh racing bicycle at the time.

It is fitted with drop down handlebars, a silver parcel carrier rack and a dynamo.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the police in Londonderry.