Detectives have launched a 'double murder investigation' following the report of an incident in Newtownabbey on Friday.
Officers were called to reports of a stabbing at a residence in the Derrycoole Way area at around 11pm last night, where a woman was pronounced dead.
As police carried out further enquiries, they attended a residential property in the Glenville Road area, where they say an unconscious male was located in the property.
Despite the provision of first aid, the male was pronounced dead and on searching the property, another deceased female was located.
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell said: "While we have launched a murder investigation, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with these incidents which we believe are connected.
"We would urge anyone with any information which may assist our investigation to contact 101 and quote reference number 2441 of 19/03/21. A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."
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