30/08/2016

Bodies Of Family Of Five Discovered In Co Cavan

An investigation has launched after five bodies, all members of the same family, were discovered at a house at Oakdene, Co Cavan.

A man in his 40s, his wife, a woman in her 30's, and their three sons aged 13, 11 and six, were found at a house on Monday morning, 29 August.

Gardaí said their investigation is ongoing however they are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to the deaths.

Reports have suggested the deaths are being treated as a murder-suicide.

A forensic examination of the scene is continuing.

(MH/CD)

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