Police are not treating the deaths of two men in Coleraine as suspicious

By Q Radio News/PA

Police say the deaths of two men at a flat in Coleraine yesterday are not being treated as suspicious.

Their bodies were found in Elms Park in the Ballysally area and a major investigation was launched into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Emergency services cordoned off an area around the property while investigations were carried out.

PUP councillor Russell Watton visited the scene:

East Londonderry/Derry MLA Cara Hunter said:

“I was shocked and saddened to hear of the deaths of two men in Coleraine on Monday. My condolences go out to their families and friends at this very difficult time. 

“The local community will be stunned following this incident and my thoughts also go out to them after this distressing ordeal. 

“I would ask that people give the police space to carry out their investigation into these sudden deaths so they can establish exactly what took place here. I would also encourage anyone with information about what took place to come forward to police as soon as possible.”

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has also expressed his condolences.

Councillor Richard Holmes said:

“The news which emerged from the Ballysally area of the town on Monday afternoon has left two families mourning the loss of their loved one, and an entire community in shock at these unexpected deaths.

“At this very sad time, my thoughts and prayers are with the men’s family members, friends and neighbours as they come to terms with what has happened. I hope they find strength from each other in the days and weeks ahead.

“I also want to pay tribute to the emergency services who attended the scene when the alarm was raised, and we’re very grateful for the role they play in the most distressing of circumstances.”