TWO young people have died suddenly in Derry.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a man and a woman, both believed to be in their 20s.
The Ni Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call shortly after 5.3O pmT on Friday, January 17.
The caller said that someone was unconscious at a house in Claragh Court, Strathfoyle.
Two rapid response paramedics and two emergency crews attended. No-one was taken to hospital.
A police spokesperson said the deaths are not being treated as suspicious.
DUP MLA Gary Middleton offered his condolences to the families of the man and woman.
“Very sad news about the sudden deaths of a two young adults in Strathfoyle yesterday,” he said.
“I had received an update from the PSNI yesterday evening about the terrible situation. The investigations are continuing today.
“My thoughts are with the families.”
Ulster Unionist councillor Darren Guy said: “Sad news reports of the sudden deaths of two young people in the Strathfoyle area last night. No parent wants news of this kind. Thoughts with the families.”
Post-mortem examinations will be carried out later to determine the cause of the deaths.
