Double murder investigation in Huddersfield
Two people were found dead in a house in the Dalton area
A double murder investigation is underway after two bodies were found in a house in Huddersfield.
Police were called to an address at Harpe Inge at 9.53am today (Monday May 15) after paramedics found a man and woman who had suffered multiple injuries.
More officers are in the area tonight, and we're told "detailed forensic enquiries" are continuing.
Detective Superintendent Marc Bowes of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “This has clearly been an exceptionally serious offence and I can promise residents that a full investigation is ongoing into the murder of this man and woman.
“We are conducting extensive enquiries at the scene and at other locations in the Dalton area as we investigate the circumstances of what took place.
He added: “I am appealing for anyone who saw suspicious activity overnight or this morning at the property on Harpe Inge to contact us.
“Residents in the nearby area will also note an increased police presence on their streets and I want to reassure them and the wider community we are doing all we can to bring persons responsible for this offence to justice.”