Community ‘utterly shocked’ by violent deaths of three family members in Louth

Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Ruairí Ó Murchú, has expressed his shock at the news of the deaths of three people in Mid Louth this morning.

Gardaí have launched an investigation after three people – two males and one female (all adults) – were found dead at a house in Annaghminnan in the Killanny, Louth Village area in Co Louth.

It is believed the three deceased are members of the same family.

Deputy Ó Murchú said that the whole community is "utterly shocked" by the news that three members of the same family were violently killed during an incident around 10amt this morning.

Teachta Ó Murchú said: “My first thoughts, and those of everyone else, are with the loved ones of this family who have been violently killed in their home. 

“This is a truly shocking and appalling incident which has absolutely stunned the whole community all over County Louth.

“The fact that three members of one family seem to have died in dreadful and violent circumstances on a Monday morning in a quiet and rural area of Mid Louth is appalling."

“I would appeal for anyone with information to go to the Gardaí immediately, and ask that people do not speculate on this incident online or on social media.”

The scene has been preserved for technical examination and the Offices of the Coroner and the State Pathologist have been notified.

A male, aged in his 30s, has been arrested and is currently detained at a station in the Garda North West Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

A garda spokesman said investigations are ongoing.