Police name two people found dead in South Staffordshire
A murder investigation is already underway
Police have named two people who were found dead in a house in South Staffordshire.
Officers were called to Alpine Drive in Hednesford at 12.30pm on Tuesday afternoon, after being alerted by West Midlands Ambulance Service.
In an update, Staffordshire Police say formal identification is yet to take place, but they believe the bodies are that of 22 year old Lauren Evans, from South Wales, and 24 year old Daniel Duffield, from Cannock.
A murder investigation is already underway, and the families of the deceased are being supported by specially trained officers.
The force has also referred itself to the police watchdog over previous contact they have had.
Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison, from our Major Investigations Department, said: “My thoughts are very much with the families at this time.
“I know this news has understandably shaken the local community. I’d like to reassure everyone that we’ve got a specialist team of officers working extensive hours to fully investigate what happened and support the families of those affected.
“We completely understand that lots of people want to know more about what happened, but we’d like to reiterate that speculation isn’t helpful to families at this distressing time.
“I would like to thank everyone who has already come forward with information and ask that people continue to get in touch if they’ve got any information that can help us.”