Twin boys, 8, found dead in North Cork house

Twin boys, believed to be aged around eight years old, have been found dead in a house in Charleville, Co Cork.

The brothers are thought to have suffered a violent death. They were discovered at around 5.30pm at a house in the Deerpark area, situated close to the town.

The scene has been sealed off for a technical examination and the State Pathologist's Office has been informed.

The main Cork to Limerick road through Charleville has been closed due to the incident.

Gardaí at Mallow, who cover the Charleville area, would not comment on the matter when contacted.