Mira River body found

A body was found on the shore of the Mira River by a passerby yesterday.  Police are waiting for the results of an autopsy top confirm it’s 56 year old Murray Reid.

The search for his body was called off just a few days ago.  It began after a witness reported seeing him fall out of his small boat whiole fishing in Albert Bridge June 5.

Police do not believe foul play is a factor at this time.

North Sydney incident

A Sydney Mines man is going to prison for three years after pleading guilty to a number of charges including unlawful entry.

42 year old John Charles Ford also admitted to uttering threats, breaching a court order and possession of a dangerous weapon in connection with the incident last year in North Sydney.