Top News | Man and woman found dead inside home in quiet village sparking murder investigation
A MAN has been arrested after two people were found dead inside a village home when cops forced entry today. Detectives announced tonight that a man in his 30s is being quizzed on suspicion of murder following the horror find this afternoon.
The bodies of a man and a woman have been found inside a home in a quiet Lancashire village The bodies of a man and a woman were found in a property in quiet Higher Walton, Lancashire at 1.40pm today. Officers had been called out following concerns for the safety of the people living at the address. When they made their way into the home, they made the tragic discovery. A Lancashire Police spokesman tonight confirmed an investigation has begun. When the news was first reported earlier this evening, no arrests had been made. However, just hours later, it was revealed that a 35-year-old man has been detained. BODIES FOUND He remains in police custody. Officials said: ...We were called at 1.40pm today to a concern for the safety of the occupants of a property in Cann Bridge Street. ...Officers have forced entry and sadly found a man and a woman deceased. ...Their deaths are being treated as suspicious and a scene is currently in place. ...A 35-year-old local man has this evening been arrested on suspicion of their murders. MAN ARRESTED ...He remains in custody at this time. ...The family of the victims have been made aware of the latest development and are being supported by specially-trained officers. ...Our thoughts remain with them at this time. ...A dedicated team of detectives have been assigned to the case and enquiries are very much ongoing. ...Reassurance patrols have been stepped up in the area as a precaution.... Most read in News HOLIDAY HORROR Five killed & 40 hurt including 12 kids after driver plows into Xmas parade WHITE OUT Up to nine inches of snow to hit this week as Brits shiver in -7C Arctic plunge 'PRECIOUS ANGEL' Girl, 17, killed in 'hit and run' as witness claims car was 'doing 100mph' BOY'S AGONY I'm 16 but docs say I should receive end-of-life-care - I don't want to die GRIM TOLL Daily UK Covid cases jump 30 per cent in just two weeks as Europe battles surge COVID CRISIS Germany to make Covid jabs compulsory as Europe is crippled by cases & riots Officers have taped off a pathway leading to a row of family homes. The stretch is close to the heart of the village, with businesses, pubs and a nursery school just minutes away. Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting log 0841 of November 20, 2021. Source:
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