Man and woman found dead inside house in Staffordshire as cops launch murder probe

A MAN and woman have been found dead inside a house in Staffordshire as police launch a double murder probe.

The ambulance service called police out to a house in the Cannock area of Staffordshire today.

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Police entered a house on Alpine Drive in Hednesford and found the bodies of a man and woman.

A cordon has put in place at the scene and specially trained officers are supporting the family.

Officers have warned against speculation on social media.

A police spokesperson said: “We’ve launched a murder investigation after two bodies were discovered inside a house in Cannock.

“At about 12.30pm today (Tuesday 25 June), we were alerted by our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service who were at an address on Alpine Drive in Hednesford.

“Sadly, the bodies of a man and a woman were found inside.
Specially-trained officers have been assigned to support their families at this tragic time.

“A cordon has been set up in the area whilst we carry out enquiries to understand the circumstances of the deaths. We’d like to ask people not to speculate whilst we do this.

“We’ve created an online portal where people can leave information they may have. You can access the Major Incident Public Portal, here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).”