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Jacob Phillips

Surrey: Three children and man found dead at house in Staines

The bodies of three children and a man have been found at a property in Staines, Surrey Police said.Officers were called by South-East Coast Ambulance service to a property in Bremer Road, Spelthorne at around 1:15pm on Saturday, where they found the bodies.

An investigation is being carried out to establish the circumstances of their deaths.

At this stage, police believe it is an isolated incident with no third-party involvement.

Their next of kin are aware and will be supported by specialist officers.

Chief Inspector Lucy Sanders said: “This is a tragic loss of life in our community and we are working to establish exactly what has occurred.

“There is currently a significant police presence at the location, and in the surrounding area, and we would like to thank local residents for their patience and understanding whilst we conduct our investigation.”

Surrey Police have also completed a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to previous police contact with those involved. 

An IOPC spokesperson said: “We have been notified by Surrey Police about the tragic incident in Spelthorne today.

“We will be assessing a referral from the force to decide whether any action is required by the IOPC.”

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