The husband of Epsom College headteacher Emma Pattison told police she had 'hit him' years ago before withdrawing the complaint, The Mirror understands.
Emma, 45, and her seven-year-old daughter Lettie were killed at their home on the school's grounds in the early hours of Sunday morning after George Pattison is thought to have shot them before turning the gun on himself.
The unspeakable tragedy has led to an outpouring of grief and prompted the College to close until after next week's half term.
