Man charged with Huddersfield murders
Katie Higton and Steven Harnett were found dead at a house in Dalton on Monday
A man's been charged with the murders of two people found dead in a house in Huddersfield on Monday.
West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to Harpe Inge at 9.53am on after paramedics found two people with multiple injuries.
They were confirmed to have died at the scene.
A statement from West Yorkshire Police said: "A Kirklees man was due to appear before magistrates today (Wednesday) charged with the murder of a man and woman from Huddersfield.
"Marcus Osbourne, 34, of Harpe Inge, Dalton was to appear before Leeds Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Katie Higton, 27, and Steven Harnett, 25, at an address on Harpe Inge between Sunday May 14 and Monday May 15."
He was also charged with assaulting and detaining a second woman against her against her will in the property on the night the murders took place.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had received a mandatory referral and was still assessing the situation.
A spokesman said: "We have received a mandatory referral from West Yorkshire Police linked to the suspected murder of two people in Huddersfield.
"This is due to the fact officers had contact with both victims, and a man who has since been arrested on suspicion of murder, in the days prior to this tragic incident.
"We will now assess the available information to determine what further action may be required.
"Our thoughts are with all those affected by these events."