Police update after two young children among family of four found dead in house
Detectives investigating the deaths of four people in Costessey, near Norwich, have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
The bodies of two young girls, a 36-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, were found in a house on Allan Bedford Crescent yesterday morning (Friday 19 January 2024).
Police had received a call shortly before 7am from a member of public who raised concerns for the welfare of people inside. Officers arrived at around 7.15am and forced entry to the address.
(East Anglia News Service)Since then, detectives from the Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team have been working to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Burgess, who is leading the investigation, said: "We've spoken to witnesses and neighbours, carried out house-to-house enquiries, examined local CCTV and completed initial scene investigations. As a result of this, we're not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
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"Post-mortem examinations will be carried out tomorrow for the man and woman (Sunday 21 January) and on Wednesday (24 January) for the two girls. While I can confirm all four people were found with injuries, we will not be disclosing any further information until these examinations have taken place and the cause of death has been established.
(Newsquest / SWNS)"This is a tragic incident, distressing for all involved and it is clear from the reaction it's caused a lot of shock and upset in the local community. We've had uniformed officers patrolling the area today and these will continue tomorrow."
Yesterday, police confirmed the man and two children lived at the address while the woman, although related, was visiting and not a permanent resident at the address.
Formal identification is yet to take place and the next of kin continues to be supported by specialist officers. A police cordon also remains in place.
The incident was initially referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) yesterday due to police contact at the address on 14 December, relating to a missing person enquiry.
Earlier today, the constabulary made a second referral to the IOPC concerning a 999 call made at 6am yesterday by the man at the address, prior to the incident, which didn't result in the deployment of officers.
The IOPC will assess the circumstances of the call and determine the appropriate level of investigation required. As a result, no further information relating to the circumstances of this call will be released at this time.
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