The four people found dead in a house earlier this week were from the same family, police have said. Metropolitan Police were called at just after 3pm on Friday (June 16) to concerns over occupants of a house in Staines Road, Hounslow.
Officers forced their way into the home and 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.
Chief superintendent Sean Wilson, policing commander in Eest London, said at the scene: “I believe we know who they are – four members of the same family – however, urgent enquiries are ongoing to locate and inform their next of kin and it would be inappropriate for me to name them at this time.
“Post-mortem examinations are now being arranged.”
Forensic investigators have now arrived at the house. They could be seen gathered around the entrance to the building, with some wearing face masks and gloves.
Naresh Regmi, 49, who lives nearby, told the PA news agency: “The police were here yesterday with forensics, working on the property.
“We didn’t know the people who lived there – maybe they were new to this area?”
A neighbour has said the incident in Bedfont involved a family who were “normal neighbours”.
Just one police officer was stood with his arms folded outside the property on Saturday morning.
A man who lives next door, who did not wish to be named, told reporters: “They were just normal neighbours- we just had greetings here and there, that kind of stuff.
“I came home from work and there were police everywhere. It was really busy. Nothing like that happens here.
“I have no idea what happened.”
