Police confirm two people have died following incident in south east Cornwall

Officers were called amid concerns for two people's welfare

Langreek Road, Polperro
Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 9th Aug 2021

Police have confirmed that two people have died following an incident in south east Cornwall.

Emergency services were called to Langreek Lane in Polperro on Friday afternoon amid concerns for the welfare of two people.

A cordon was put in place in the area.

Sadly a woman in her 40s and a man in his 50s were found dead at the scene.

Their families have been told and officers are not searching for anyone else in relation to the incident.

In a statement Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called at 12.15pm on Friday 6th August to a property on Langreek Lane, Polperro, following reports of concern for the welfare of two people.

"Police and ambulance crews attended the scene where a woman in her 40s and a man in his 50s were confirmed deceased.

"Their next of kin have been informed.

"Police are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.

"A cordon remains in place."

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