This footage shows the scene in Llewellyn Court where a woman and two children were tragically found dead in Dublin this morning.
The heartbreaking discovery was made by gardai, who attended the scene in Ballinteer shortly before 12pm.
The victims, a woman aged 37, a girl, 11 and a boy, six, are believed to have suffered violent deaths.
Gardai are treating the three deaths as suspicious and are following a definite line of inquiry.
The house were the bodies were found has been designated a crime scene.
Officers were alerted after the deceased were not seen for some time.
Providing an update this afternoon, a spokesman said: "Gardaí from Dundrum Garda Station responded to a call at Llywellen Court, Ballinteer shortly before midday today, 28/10/2020.
"On arrival at the scene Gardaí discovered the bodies of a 37 year old female and two children, an 11-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy.
"Garda have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the unexplained deaths of all three persons.
"The house has been designated a crime scene, the services of the Garda Technical Bureau have been requested and the scene will undergo a technical examination.
"The State pathologist has also been informed and will attend the scene.
"An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time and a Garda spokesperson is not available.
"Investigating Gardaí are aware of comments circulating on some social media platforms. These comments are uninformed and unhelpful to the criminal investigation.
"An Garda Síochána appeals to members of the public NOT to circulate this social media speculation."
