Bodies of man and girl, 6, found in Dublin believed to be father and daughter

A man and a young child found dead in a house in Dublin are believed to have been a father and daughter.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to a residence in the Cappagh area of Finglas, Dublin shortly before 8pm on Saturday night.

The deceased child, a little girl, was six years old, it is understood.

Although the investigation is still at an early stage, gardaí are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to the deaths.

There did not appear to be any signs of forced entry at the property.

The location was preserved for a forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.

The local Coroner has been notified and the services of the Office of the State Pathologist have been requested.

A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Examiner that autopsy examinations “will be arranged in due course”, and the results of these examinations will assist gardaí “in determining the course of the investigation”.

“No additional information is available at this time,” the spokesperson added.

It has been reported that the bodies were removed from the scene at Heathfield estate after 12pm.