Police investigate deaths of woman and child in Bodmin
Police say the deaths are being treated as unexplained, and they aren't looking for anyone in connection with them
Last updated 9th Sep 2024
An investigation's underway into the death of a woman and a child at a house in Bodmin.
Police say they're believed to be a 31 year old woman and her 9 year old son.
Police were called by the Ambulance service at 10.10am on Saturday 7 September following a report of concern for the welfare of two people in Bodmin.
Emergency services attended a property in the Fletchersbridge area, where a woman and a child were given emergency medical treatment, but they were both confirmed deceased at the scene.
Formal identification remains ongoing but their next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specially trained officers.
Detective Inspector Neil Blanchard from Devon and Cornwall Police said:
“This is a tragic and incredibly sad incident. The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained and we are investigating them to establish the full circumstances of what occurred.
“I would like to reassure the community that this is being treated as an isolated incident and at this time we are not seeking anyone else in connection to the deaths.”