Cops are investigating the deaths of three sisters following an alleged killing at a home in Dublin. One man was arrested at the scene after Gardai found the two children and an older teen seriously injured at a property in the Rossfield Estate in Tallaght, south Dublin, at around 12.30am on Sunday.
The siblings were rushed to the Children's Health Ireland hospital in Crumlin but were later pronounced dead. Authorities say that a teenage boy was also admitted to hospital with "serious injuries."
The mum, who is not believed to have been hurt during the alleged incident, is said to be currently at the hospital with the boy. According to the Mirror, police have said everyone involved is alleged to know one another and therefore they are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident at this time.
The Gardaí used "less than lethal devices" to arrest a man in his early 20s and he is currently being held at Tallaght Garda station. The Gardaí said the “violent, challenging and traumatic incident” was responded to by uniform unarmed first responders, supported by uniform members, armed detectives and specialist armed support unit members.
They have sealed off the scene for forensic examinations and post-mortem examinations will also soon be carried out. A statement read: "Gardaí in Tallaght have established an Incident room and all the circumstances of this incident are being investigated under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer.
"The scene in Rossfield Estate remains sealed off and a Forensic Examination will commence later today by the Garda Technical Bureau. The Coroner’s Office and the Office of the State Pathologist have been informed.
"An Garda Síochána have appointed a family liaison officer and An Garda Síochána will continue to support the family involved in conjunction with other state agencies.
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