PSNI launch murder investigation after 3 people found dead in Newtownabbey

Police have launched an investigation after the deaths of two women and a man in Newtownabbey north of Belfast.

The PSNI said officers were called to reports of a stabbing at a residence in the Derrycoole Way area at around 11pm on Friday, where a woman was pronounced dead.

A search of a second property in the Glenville Road area located another dead woman and an unconscious man, who despite first aid treatment also died soon afterwards.

Police said they are currently not searching for any other people in relation to the matter.

While we have launched a murder investigation, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with these incidents which we believe are connected,'' the PSNI said in a statement.

No other details were immediately available.