Calor Shop owner issues statement

In a statement throught McCann and McCann Solicitors, George Brown, of the Calor Shop in Coleraine, said he will cooperate fully with the probe being carried out by the authorities.

Mr Brown, who is a father of two, also offered his sympathies to the Davidson and McFerran families.

The statement said: “Mr Brown would like to express his most sincere condolences to the Davidson and McFerran families following their tragic loss.

“Mr Brown fully supports the investigation being carried out by the authorities.

“He will help and co-operate to the fullest possible extent and in any way possible in order to assist the investigation into this tragedy,” the statement said.

It added that Mr Brown has been in constant contact with the authorities since the deaths.

“He thanks all those friends and customers who have contacted him offering messages of support, but would ask that all thoughts and prayers be with the Davidson and McFerran families at this time,” the statement said.

Last week, The Ice House in Portstewart and a chip shop in Rasharkin were closed by safety officals as a precautionary measure.

An emergency helpline set up in relation to the carbon monoxide poisoning has been contacted over 450 times in the space of two days