Four people including a three-year-old boy and girl, 11, have been found dead in a flat in west London.
The Metropolitan Police were called to a property in the Hounslow area just after 3pm on Friday after reports of concerns for the occupants. Officers forced their way into the home and tragically found the bodies of four people inside.
They are thought to be a man and woman in their 30s, an 11-year-old girl and a three year-old boy, who were all thought to be related, the PA news agency reports.
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Detectives have launched an investigation, which is said to be in 'the early stages.' They confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection to the deaths at this stage.
They issued a warning to members of the public, urging them to be responsible about what they post on social media.
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, local policing commander in west London, said: “Our investigation is at a very early stage, and based on our initial inquiries, we are not currently 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.
“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.
“There will be additional police officers in the area across the weekend, I urge anyone with information or concerns to speak with those officers.”
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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