The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation following the “unexpected and unexplained” deaths of two people in Thamesmead.
Officers were called to a property on Holstein Way on Tuesday, March 11, after concerns were raised for the occupants.
Emergency services arrived just after 3pm and forced entry into the home, where they found two people with serious injuries.
The Met Police confirmed that a man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene, though their identities have not been publicly disclosed.
Family members have been informed, and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry said officers and local authorities are working to understand what happened.
He described their deaths as “unexpected and unexplained” but confirmed the victims were known to each other. Police are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.
Mr Lawry, who leads policing in Bexley, said in a statement: “I know many residents in the local area will be questioning why police are carrying out enquiries within Holstein Way. We are currently investigating the death of two people, which was unexpected and unexplained.”
The Chief Superintendent also added that a crime scene will remain in place around the Holstein Way property as police officers continue to investigate the scene.
He continued: “At this early stage, we are working with officers and local authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths. We believe that the two were known to each other, and at this time we are not seeking to speak with anyone else in connection with this.
“A crime scene will remain in place until we have conducted our enquiries. Thank you to those in the local area for their patience.”
