A man has been arrested on suspicion of two murders after the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered at a house in West Yorkshire. Police said they were called by paramedics to the address in Huddersfield shortly before 10am this morning (Monday), after they found the pair who had suffered 'multiple injuries.'
They were both sadly declared dead at the scene. Police and paramedics swarmed Harpe Inge in the Dalton area of the town in the aftermath.
According to Yorkshire Live the air ambulance was seen landing nearby. In an update before 11pm, West Yorkshire Police confirmed a Huddersfield man in his 30s had been arrested in connection with both deaths, and is in custody for questioning.
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Enquiries remain ongoing. A huge cordon was put in place with West Yorkshire Police saying a 'full police presence has been in place at the address and at nearby locations in Huddersfield while detailed forensic enquiries have been conducted.'
They are urging anyone who saw any 'suspicious activity', or who may have information which can help detectives, to come forward. Detective Superintendent Marc Bowes of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: “This has clearly been an exceptionally serious offence and I can promise residents that a full investigation is ongoing into the murder of this man and woman.
“We are conducting extensive enquiries at the scene and at other locations in the Dalton area as we investigate the circumstances of what took place. I am appealing for anyone who saw suspicious activity overnight or this morning at the property on Harpe Inge to contact us.
“Residents in the nearby area will also note an increased police presence on their streets and I want to reassure them and the wider community we are doing all we can to bring persons responsible for this offence to justice.” Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 referencing police log 408 of May 15.
Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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