New details emerge of dad's A&E trip before being found dead at home with family

24 January 2024 , 20:51

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New details have emerged after four people were found dead inside a home in Costessey, near Norwich (Image: PA)

A dad who was found dead along with his two daughters and sister in law had fled A&E during a mental health assessment just weeks before, it has emerged.

Bartlomiej Kuczynski,45, Kanticha Sukpengpanao, 36, Jasmin Kuczynska, 12, and nine-year-old Natasha Kuczynska were discovered at an address in Costessey, near Norwich. at around 7.15am on January 19.

Detectives have confirmed that the deaths of Kanticha, Jasmin and Natasha are being treated as murder, while Bartlomiej's death is not being regarded as suspicious. New details have meanwhile come to light this week about Mr Kuczynski's interactions with the force and health services prior to his death.

Bartłomiej Kuczynski was found dead with his daughters Jasmin, 12, and Downreuang, seven (Facebook)

On December 14, he was taken to the emergency department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) by police, where he was scheduled for a mental health assessment. The hospital said he received a comprehensive review while being triaged by staff, but left before full checks could be carried out. He was not formally discharged by staff at the hospital, which does not have its own specialist mental health facilities on site.

A spokesman for the NNUH told Eastern Daily Press: "We can confirm that the patient was taken to the emergency department by police on December 14. Following a comprehensive clinical assessment, the patient was assessed as having mental capacity and he left the unit before being reviewed again by the team.”

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Kanticha Sukpengpanao, 36, was also found dead at the property (Facebook)

A Home Office post-mortem examination carried out today has determined both youngsters sustained knife wounds to their neck, Norfolk Police said. Detective Chief Inspector Chris Burgess, who is leading the investigation, said: “We understand how incredibly shocking this incident is for all involved and for the wider community and that this latest update adds to the sense of heartbreak. Our thoughts are with the family of the those found at the property grieving such a traumatic loss.

“We would like to thank the community for their help and will continue to provide reassurance patrols in the area. A cordon will remain on at the address whilst we finalise our detailed examination of the scene.”

Bartlomiej Kuczynski

It has also emerged that a man had called 999 from the property at around 6am on the day of the incident, but police were not dispatched. The force has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), and the watchdog said it has started an independent investigation into the contact with the man prior to the deaths.

IOPC regional director Charmaine Arbouin said: "Norfolk Constabulary established that the man had made a 999 call to the force shortly before 6am on January 19. During that call the man expressed concerns for his own mental state saying he was confused.

Detectives said Jasmin and Natasha lived at the address, but the woman was visiting and lived elsewhere (East Anglia News Service)

"He was advised to seek medical advice and police did not attend. At around 7am the force received a call from a dog walker concerned for the welfare of those within the home. Officers attended shortly after and, tragically, found the man, a woman and two children dead.

"Following a mandatory referral from the force we have decided to investigate and will be examining if the force's handling of the contact they had with the man was appropriate and in line with force policy, training and procedures." The IOPC said it would be making contact with the families of the deceased to explain its role.

Norfolk Police has also referred itself to the IOPC in relation to previous contact at the address on December 14 which was in relation to a missing person inquiry. On Monday, Chief Constable Paul Sanford asked His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services, which is already carrying out a routine inspection of Norfolk Police, to conduct a "deeper review" into his force.

Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. Post-mortem examinations carried out on Sunday found the man died of a stab wound to the neck, while the woman died of a number of stab wounds to the neck. Detectives said the man and two children lived at the address, but the woman was visiting and lived elsewhere. All four were found with injuries.

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