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Sadie Russell & Laura Sharman

Couple found dead in house named and pictured as police probe continues

The first pictures have emerged of a couple who were found dead during the May bank holiday weekend.

Police named Diana Gabaliene, 33, and Deividas Gabalis, 40 as the victims whose bodies were discovered inside a house in Lincolnshire.

Condolences were paid to their family, friends and "three young children" following the tragedy, reports Grimsby Live.

Emergency services were called to the house in Sleaford at around 4pm on Sunday following concerns that two people had been injured.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said: "We are now able to confirm the two people who died are Diana Gabaliene, aged 33, and Deividas Gabalis, aged 40.

"Our family liaison officers are in contact with the families.

"Our investigation continues into the tragic events and our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved."

Ms Gabaliene was described as a hard working martial arts student (Sleaford Fight Academy)

The deaths have rocked residents, with officers offering reassurance that they are "doing all they can to find out exactly what has happened."

DI Andy McWatt, leading the enquiry, confirmed on Monday that nobody else was currently being sought in connection with the incident.

"I am satisfied that at this moment, we do not need to look for anyone else in connection with this investigation," he said.

Ms Gabalienea at Sleaford Fight Academy (Sleaford Fight Academy)

Detectives still have several lines of enquiry to investigate in their efforts to find out the exact circumstances around the pair's deaths.

Post-mortem examinations are yet to take place which will confirm what caused the deaths of both victims.

DI McWatt added: “I appreciate there may be a good deal of public interest and concern in relation to this tragic incident and we’re working hard to establish the facts.

The bodies were found on George Street in Sleaford (Lincolnshire Live/MEN Media)

"But I want to make clear that we do not think there is any wider threat to the public."

A cordon is in place while forensics teams complete their examinations and local officers are in the area carrying out enquiries.

A number of floral tributes have been placed at the house.

The Sleaford Fight Academy, a martial arts school of which Ms Gabaliene was a member, described her as one of their "longest, most hard working students".

Flowers were left outside the property (Lincolnshire Live/MEN Media)

"D was one of our original members from when we started pre-covid inside New Image Gym.

"A shy girl who asked a member of staff if she could join in as she was too scared to approach us herself. From there she fell in love with the sport.

"Her confidence grew and she became a huge part of the club, even represented us in the ring last December.

"Everybody who met D loved her. She leaves us with a huge hole in the heart of this club.

"She leaves us with a huge hole in the heart of this club. We love you and will miss you D."

A cordon remains in place as the police probe continues (Lincolnshire Live/MEN Media)

The New Image Gym said both Ms Gabaliene and Mr Gabalis were long term members of the gym.

They said: "RIP to Deividas and Diana and our huge condolences to your friends, family and most importantly three young children."

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