An investigation has been launched after two pensioners were found dead in a leafy South Yorkshire suburb. Officers were called out to a report of concern for welfare at a property in Dore, Sheffield, this morning (November 27).
Emergency services raced out to the scene on Terrey Road after being called at around 10.15am. They found a man and a woman, both in their 70s, critically injured.
The pair were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A 51-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.
He remains in police custody at this time. South Yorkshire Police says specially-trained officers are supporting the families of those confirmed dead at this time.
Chief Superintendent Shelley Hemsley, from South Yorkshire Police's Sheffield district, said: “This incident will have no doubt caused a lot of concern within the community and our thoughts remain with the families of the pair who have sadly lost their lives this morning. We have a number of officers at the scene and expect them to be there for quite some time today as we carry out a thorough investigation.
"Anyone who may have any information - no matter how small it may seem - should contact us as it may assist with our enquiries. Information can be passed to us by calling 101 quoting log number 305 of November 27, 2022, or by using our online portal. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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