Cookstown Ulster Unionist Councillor Trevor Wilson has expressed his sympathies to the families of the three young people who lost their lives and those who were injured in a major incident at the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown overnight.
Councillor Wilson said:
“This is a devastating tragedy for the families of the three young people who died following Sunday night’s incident at the Greenvale Hotel. Words can’t convey the pain they must be going through. I wish to pass on my deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased. My thoughts are also with those who have been injured and I hope and pray that they make a full recovery.
“These young people were heading out to enjoy themselves and celebrate on St Patrick’s night and then this tragedy unfolds. It’s hard to take in what has happened.
“I spent most of the night at the scene and can say that the emergency services did everything they could to help those who were in distress. Young people and their parents have been traumatised and will need a lot of support in the coming days. The Cookstown community is in a state of shock at what has happened but I know that they will rally round to provide whatever support they can.
"I would encourage anyone who may have information to assist in the investigation into Sunday night's tragic events to pass it directly to the PSNI."