Three family members found dead in Ballymena home, police investigate

Three people from the same family have been found dead in their home on a quiet street in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, prompting a police investigation. The bodies were discovered at a property on the Old Cullybackey Road at around 9am on Monday, July 13. Mid & East Antrim District Commander Superintendent William Calderwood said the deceased were a male and two females. “The cause of death has not yet been formally established and post-mortem examinations will take place in due course,” he said. “As such, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time, and I would ask that the public avoid speculation.” Calderwood moved to reassure the community, stating: “However, I want to reassure the public that we do not believe that there is any ongoing risk, and at this stage we are not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths. Our thoughts this evening are very much with the family and friends of those who have died.” The deaths have sent shockwaves through the local area. North Antrim MP Jim Allister described it as a “tragedy causing great shock in the community”. He said: “Though details remain scant, clearly there are family and friends who have suffered huge loss. The police has confirmed to me there is no extant risk in the community and no further persons are being sought.” Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan expressed his shock: “I am shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic deaths of three members of one family in the Old Cullybackey Road area of Ballymena. My immediate thoughts are with their wider family and friends. Their grief will be immeasurable right now. Anyone with information should bring it forward to the PSNI immediately and assist with its investigation.” A PSNI spokesman added: “Police are investigating the circumstances after three people were found dead in the Old Cullybackey Road area of Ballymena this morning, Monday 13th July. The three people were related and found inside the family home. A further update will follow in due course.” The investigation is ongoing, with post-mortem examinations expected to shed light on the circumstances of the deaths.