Man arrested in connection with double murder in Sudbury
Police are investigating the deaths of two females
Last updated 10th Sep 2022
A man remains under arrest by police investigating the deaths of two people at a house in Great Waldingfield, which are being treated as murder.
Officers were called at just after 9.55am on Thursday 8th September, to reports of concerns for safety of individuals at a property in Heath Estate.
Entry was gained to the address and a 12-year-old girl and 44-year-old woman were found deceased inside who are mother and daughter.
A 46-year-old man was located inside the property and detained by officers.
He had serious injuries and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital by air ambulance for treatment. He remains in hospital under arrest, with his condition currently described as critical but stable.
Detectives believe that this is a contained incident, with no wider threat to the community, and understand that all three individuals were known to each other.
A Home Office post-mortem examination has taken place this afternoon in respect of the 44-year-old woman, which concluded her cause of death was pressure on the neck.
A Home Office post-mortem examination in respect of the 12-year-old girl is expected to take place next week.
Formal identification procedures in respect of both victims have not yet taken place.
A gas leak was reported at the property requiring neighbouring properties to be evacuated, but this was made safe yesterday and residents were allowed to return home.
Due to the fact that there had been previous (but not recent) contact between the victim and Suffolk Constabulary, the matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for their assessment, in line with agreed protocols.
Detectives are appealing for any witnesses or anybody with any information to contact the Major Investigation Team, by either using the online portal or by calling 101 and quoting reference: 57943/22.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.