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Neighbours reacted with shock today after the bodies of four people believed to be from the same family were found dead in a west London flat.
Police were called at 3:12pm yesterday to concerns for the welfare of the occupants of a house on Staines Road in Bedfont.
When officers attended the house a short while later, after forcing entry into the premises, they found the bodies of a man and woman in their 30s, an 11-year-old girl and a three year-old boy.
One man who lives next door said the family were ‘just normal neighbours’ and he had greetings with them ‘here and there’.
A woman, who laid flowers at the scene, said the family were eastern European and ‘kept themselves to themselves’.
A woman, who laid flowers at the scene where the bodies of four people believed to be from the same family were found dead, said the family were eastern European and ‘kept themselves to themselves’
A man lays another set of flower at the scene outside a property on Staines Road in Bedfont
One man who lives next door said the family were ‘just normal neighbours’ and he had greetings with them ‘here and there’
Metropolitan Police said they believe to know the identity of all four people, who are thought to be related, but enquiries are under way in respect of formal identification and informing next of kin.
They are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident and an investigation is being led by homicide detectives from Specialist Crime, who are continuing enquiries.
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.’
Michelle Cunningham, 49, who lives nearby, told the PA news agency: ‘I thought I’d come and lay down flowers after hearing what happened. It’s so sad.
‘They were an eastern European family, kept themselves to themselves. I used to see the man outside his house sometimes.
‘I didn’t know their names or much about what happened – I just heard about it last night.’
Speaking to reporters at the scene, Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, local policing commander in west London, said: ‘Our investigation is at a very early stage, and based on our initial enquiries, we are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.
‘Post-mortem examinations are now being arranged.’
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‘I know the shock and distress that this terrible incident will cause among the community in Hounslow and beyond.
‘I can assure local people that specialist officers are working to establish exactly what happened and I will provide further information as soon as I can.
‘I am also aware that this incident will be particularly upsetting for children, and I ask people to please be responsible about what they post on social media, including not naming or speculating as to the names of those who’ve died.
‘There will be additional police officers in the area across the weekend, I urge anyone with information or concerns to speak with those officers.’
A policeman stood with his armed crossed outside a house while forensic teams examine the property behind him
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, local policing commander in west London, spoke to reporters outside the scene
Forensic teams today arriving at the scene in Bedfont
The scene at Staines Road where four bodies have been found at a property
Staines road in Bedfont, Hounslow where police were called to a property yesterday
The Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat said: ‘I am deeply saddened to hear about the deaths of four people in Feltham North, a truly tragic event.
‘My heartfelt sympathies go out to their family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
‘I know this will send shockwaves across our community but want to assure residents that the police are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.
‘I want to thank the Metropolitan Police and other blue light services for their work and the Council will continue to support the investigation in every way possible.’
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting reference 5135/16Jun.
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