Cookstown disco: Young people are being urged to come forward and tell police what they know |
Police investigating the deaths of three teenagers at a St Patrick's Day event in Co Tyrone say there could have been many more deaths.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland said it appeared that people had fallen and then been fatally injured, but are still investigating the cause. Appealing for more to come forward, he said it agreed with the Public Prosecution Service that anyone under the age of 18 will not be investigated for attempting to enter a licensed premises while under age.The officer said the crush situation that resulted in the deaths lasted "for several minutes".Meanwhile, books of condolence opened today in memory of the three teenagers who died.
One teenager who witnessed the incident outside the disco said it was the most frightening moment of her life. "I would urge parents to talk with your children, support them and encourage them to come forward and tell their story to police so we can get an accurate picture of events that night.
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