Police investigate two sudden deaths in Dereham

The bodies of a man and a woman were discovered this afternoon (5 November).

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 5th Nov 2020

Police are investigating two sudden deaths in Dereham.

Officers were called to a property in Becclesgate shortly before midday (5 November) following concerns the safety of local residents who had been found unresponsive by neighbours.

Police, fire and ambulance attended the scene.

Due to the smell of gas nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution and firefighters entered the building first to make sure the area was safe.

The bodies of a man and a woman were discovered inside a property, both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the deaths are currently being treated as unexplained and officers will be making enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.