Omagh deaths: Politicians warn over speculation as police probe continues
Omagh representatives have warned the public not to spread speculation or misinformation after two people were found dead.
A police probe into the circumstances of the deaths continues, with the news having rocked the Co Tyrone town.
Few details are yet known, though it’s reported the people found dead are both men.
Police were at the scene of the deaths on Garvaghy Road in the countryside outside Omagh on Tuesday night, and publicly announced the investigation was under way at around 11pm. Forensic officers were spotted at the site overnight, while the force maintained a presence there today.
As of this morning, the road in the Ballygawley area had been closed by the PSNI, who asked motorists to find alternative routes.
Images from the scene showed the police were still at the site, which appeared to be a rural bungalow, this afternoon, though as of this evening the force was unable to release any further information about the circumstances.
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine said described the incident as “very sad news overnight”.
Said the Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA: “My foremost thoughts are with the family, who will be devastated at the loss of two family members.
“The Garvaghy Road is closed and the public is asked to avoid the area.
“Police will provide an update in due course. Please do not speculate or share misinformation.”
West Tyrone MP, Orfhlaith Begley, reacted with a statement on social media reading: “Tragic news this morning with two sudden deaths in Garvaghy.
Added the Sinn Fein politician: “Thinking of the tight knit community in that area.
“Please avoid the Garvaghy Road between Omagh and Ballygawley, it is closed and the public is asked to avoid the area.”
As with Ms Erskine, MLA Colm Gildernew asked the public to avoid speculating on what might have happened.
“The deaths of the two men in the Garvaghy Road area has shocked the local community,” he said.
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of those who have died at this difficult time.
“I would urge people not to speculate on the incident and allow police to carry out their full investigations.”