Police launch murder investigation after three people found dead in family home in Co Antrim
Police said the three related victims were found in a family home, and officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with the deaths.
- The Police Service of Northern Ireland launched a murder investigation after officers discovered three bodies at a home on Old Cullybackey Road in Ballymena on Monday morning, July 13.
- Mid and East Antrim District Commander, Superintendent William Calderwood, stated that police are not seeking anyone else and there is no "ongoing risk" to the public.
- While the cause of death remains unestablished, post-mortem examinations will take place in due course; forensic officers remained at the property throughout Monday, with parts of the road cordoned off.
- North Antrim MP Jim Allister said the tragedy occurred in a "very settled part of Ballymena," causing great shock in the community; local representatives extended condolences to the grieving family.
- Detectives from the Major Investigation Team are leading the inquiry, while Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland urged the public to provide information to assist the police investigation immediately.
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