Murder probe launched as man and woman in 70s found dead in home after tragedy

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A murder probe has been launched after an elderly couple were found dead in their home.Detectives and ambulance crews raced to the property in Poole, Dorset, at around 11.35am on December 31 where the two bodies were found inside.

Local cops confirmed the man and the woman were known to each other and their next kin have been informed. The coroner has also been notified.

Detective Inspector Ian Allen, of Dorset Police, told the Mirror : “This is a very sad incident and we are doing all we can to support the next of kin.

Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what happened and a cordon is in place to allow a thorough investigation of the scene to take place. “At this time, it is not believed anyone else was involved in the incident and enquiries will continue to find out the full circumstances surrounding the deaths.