An eight-year-old girl and two adults were found dead in a house on Old Cullybackey Road in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on Monday morning. Police have launched a murder investigation, describing the scene as 'shocking.' The victims—identified as a 41-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman, and the child—were all from the same family, with the adults believed to be originally from Poland. The child was reportedly born in Northern Ireland.
Investigation Details
Police have not yet established the cause of death but are working on a 'strong hypothesis' of a double murder followed by a sudden death. Superintendent William Calderwood confirmed there is no ongoing risk to the public, and no one else is being sought in connection with the deaths. The Polish Consulate is assisting with the case, and the family has been settled in Northern Ireland for some time.
Community Response
Neighbors have expressed shock, with flowers left at the property. Police have appealed for any CCTV or dashcam footage that could aid the investigation. First responders are receiving support, and an increased police presence has been deployed in the area.