The bodies of four people – thought to be two adults and two children – have been found in a flat in west London, police said.
Metropolitan police have launched an investigation after the four people, all thought to be related, were found dead at a home in Hounslow on Friday afternoon.
Officers believe they know the identity of the four, thought to be a man and a woman in their 30s, an 11-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy. Enquiries are under way to identify the bodies and inform next of kin, they said.
They forced their way into the property after they were called just after 3pm after concerns were raised for the welfare of the occupants of the property in Staines Road, Bedfont.
The investigation is being led by homicide detectives from specialist crime.
Ch Supt Sean Wilson, local policing commander in west London, said the investigation was still at a “very early stage” and they are not seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.
“I know the shock and distress that this terrible incident will cause among the community in Hounslow and beyond. I can assure local people that specialist officers are working to establish exactly what happened and I will provide further information as soon as I can,” Wilson added.
“I am also aware that this incident will be particularly upsetting for children, and I ask people to please be responsible about what they post on social media, including not naming or speculating as to the names of those who’ve died.”
Additional police officers will be in the area over the weekend, he said, and urged anyone with information that may assist the investigation to call 101.
2023-06-17 03:02:41
Original from www.theguardian.com
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