’Murder-suicide’ investigation launched after couple found dead

The neighbour, who was not named and said they knew the couple well, told MailOnline: ‘The police aren’t looking for anyone else and I’ve been told it’s a murder-suicide, a mercy killing.

‘Apparently one of the neighbours heard three loud bangs coming from the house.

‘Everyone’s in shock, they were a lovely couple, completely devoted to each other.

‘What’s upset people as much as anything else is that their cocker spaniel was killed as well.’

The bodies of a man and a woman were discovered yesterday following alleged gunfire (Picture: Richard Swingler/Media Wales)

The husband, estimated to be in his 70s like his partner, is believed to be retired. He cared for his wife who was a wheelchair user who neighbours claimed was in ‘declining health.’

South Wales Police told Metro.co.uk it is continuing to investigate the ‘sudden deaths of two people at a property in Trowbridge, Cardiff.’

The force said in a statement: ‘Next of kin are being supported and enquiries are on-going to establish the cause and circumstances of their deaths.

‘Formal identification and post-mortem examinations will take place in due course.’

It thanked the local community ‘for its patience and understanding while cordons remain in place.’

Another local, who asked not to be named, said the couple were ‘nice’ and ‘quiet.’

The husband, who had been injured playing rugby in his 20s, was a referee and an official assessor checking other referees, the neighbour said.

They continued: ‘He was very well thought of in the game and only retired about five years ago. He worked for the council as a welder repairing bus shelters across

‘My son was in the street when the emergency services arrived on Saturday afternoon, he said there were police everywhere but they got stood down when they realised the situation.’