Everything we know so far after bodies of man and woman discovered inside Sunderland home
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Two bodies were found at a property in Satley Gardens, off Essen Way in Tunstall, Northumbria Police confirmed on Wednesday, February 26.
Officers were first called to reports of concern for a woman shortly after 10am on Wednesday and witnesses reported seeing a large police and ambulance presence on the street in the immediate aftermath.
A forensic team was also seen entering the house.
Has anyone been arrested?
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Hide AdNo one has been arrested in connection with the two deaths and detectives say it is not believed that there was any third-party involvement.
In a reassuring message to residents, a spokesman for Northumbria Police said: “Officers remain in the area to carry out inquiries and there is no wider threat to the public.”
When were emergency services called?
Northumbria Police received a “report of concern for a woman” inside a house in Satley Gardens, Sunderland, shortly after 10am on Wednesday.
When emergency services arrived at the scene they discovered the bodies of a man and a woman inside the house.
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Hide AdOfficers stood guard outside the property where the bodies were discovered. The front door also appeared to be hanging off the hinges.
Police inquiries into the death continue.
What do we know about the people who have died?
An investigation is ongoing and, at this time, police are yet to release the names of the man and woman found dead inside the Satley Gardens property.
Northumbria Police has confirmed that the next of kin have been notified.
What happens next?
The police investigation into the discovery of the bodies continues on Thursday, February 27 as detectives look to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
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Hide AdAt this stage, police don’t think there is any third-party involvement.
An appeal for information has been launched and anyone who thinks they may have details that could help the investigation should call 101 quoting reference 230 260220 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 1