Four found dead at home in northern England
December 12th, 2011 - 6:37 pm ICT by BNO NewsPUDSEY, ENGLAND (BNO NEWS) — Four people were found dead at a house in northern England on late Sunday afternoon, police said on Monday morning. A murder investigation has been launched.
West Yorkshire Police said it attended a house in Pudsey, a market town located in West Yorkshire county, at around 5.30 p.m. local time on Sunday after concerns were raised by family members. Four bodies were discovered in an upstairs bedroom which had sustained fire damage.
“Initially we had concerns regarding the release of harmful chemicals or gases,” said Detective Superintendent Paul Taylor of the Homicide and Major Inquiry Team. “Following testing, we no longer have any concerns with regards to those working at the scene and we will continue our investigations today.”
Police said the victims were identified as two adults, a 37-year-old man and his 36-year-old female partner, and two young boys aged 9 and 1. Officials said an investigation into the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the deaths is underway.
Autopsies on the bodies are expected to be carried out on Monday.
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