LATEST: Garda update on discovery of three bodies in Ballinteer

Gardaí have issued an update on the discovery of three bodies in a house in Ballinteer.

They said: “Gardai from Dundrum Garda Station responded to a call at Llywellen Court shortly before midday today (October 28).

“On arrival at the scene gardaí discovered the bodies of a 37-year-old female and two children, an 11-year-old girl and a 6-year-old boy.

“Garda have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the unexplained deaths of all three persons.

“The house has been designated a crime scene, the services of the Garda Technical Bureau have been requested and the scene will undergo a technical examination.

“The State pathologist has also been informed and will attend the scene.