Three family members found dead at home in Ballymena

Police released a statement

The news was reported on Monday afternoon (13 July) by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) who said that "three people were related and found inside the family home."

Their statement read: "Police are investigating the circumstances after three people were found dead in the Old Cullybackey Road area of Ballymena this morning, Monday 13th July. "

They added that there is no ongoing risk to the public and that a further update is set to follow.

As per The Mirror, forensic officers were pictured at the scene at around 11am this morning as cordons were placed along the road and diversions put in place at the junctions of Innishowen Park and the Cullybackey Road.

This is a breaking news story, updates to follow.