Three people, including an eight-year-old girl, were found dead at a property on Old Cullybackey Road in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on Monday morning. Police described the scene as 'shocking' after discovering the bodies of a 41-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman, and the young girl.
Police Response and Investigation
Officers were called to the residence at approximately 8:50 AM on July 14, 2026. Mid and East Antrim District Commander Superintendent William Calderwood stated outside Ballymena Police Station that officers encountered a 'shocking scene' upon arrival. The identities of the deceased have not yet been officially released, pending family notification.
Superintendent Calderwood said: 'This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of those who have died. An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.'
Community Impact
The local community in Ballymena has been left in shock. The Old Cullybackey Road area is a residential neighbourhood, and the discovery has prompted an outpouring of grief. Police have cordoned off the property as forensic teams conduct examinations. No arrests have been made, and authorities are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.
Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
