Officers in Leicestershire investigating death of two people in Saddington

A man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene on Smeeton Road.

Author: Ben CartwrightPublished 17th Dec 2023

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two people in Saddington.

Police were called to the address in Smeeton Road at 11.27am yesterday (Friday 15 December) by East Midlands Ambulance Service following the report of a man and a woman deceased within the address.

An investigation is being carried out into the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the events leading up to the incident.

At this stage police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

A scene preservation remains on at the property while the investigation continues.

Detective Inspector David Greenhalgh, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit major crime team, said: “Our investigation is very much ongoing as detectives are working to understand what happened and lead to the deaths of these two people.

“I would like to reassure the wider public that at this time we do not believe anyone else was involved in the incident.

“Families of the two deceased are being supported by officers at this very difficult time.”

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