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21/10/2026 Update: Discovery of Two Bodies in Bray Co. Dublin - 21st October 2026

Issue Date 21/10/2026

Gardaí from the Serious Crime Unit, DMR East, continue to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of two bodies at a residential property in Bray, Co. Dublin.

Shortly after 8:00am, Gardaí were alerted following the discovery of the bodies of a male aged in his 30s and a female aged in her 40s at a residence on Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene.

The bodies of both have been removed to the City Morgue at Whitehall where a postmortem examination will be completed by State Pathologist, Dr. Sally Anne Collis over the course of this evening and tomorrow.

The results of the postmortem examination will assist Gardaí in determining the course of the investigation going forward.

The scene remains preserved for technical examination this evening, 21st October 2026.

A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) is leading the investigation from an incident room at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station.

Family Liaison Officers have been appointed to support the bereaved families.

An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone with any information in relation to this incident to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station on (01) 666 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.