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Two bodies discovered in St Austell flat | Two bodies discovered in St Austell flat |
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The bodies of two men have been found in a Cornwall flat, sparking a police investigation. | The bodies of two men have been found in a Cornwall flat, sparking a police investigation. |
Devon and Cornwall Police described the deaths as "unexplained". | Devon and Cornwall Police described the deaths as "unexplained". |
Officers discovered the bodies of a 31-year-old-man from St Austell and a 22-year-old man, previously from Plymouth, at about 16:30 GMT on Wednesday. | |
The property, off Tregonissey Road, St Austell, is cordoned off and a police guard remains in place. | The property, off Tregonissey Road, St Austell, is cordoned off and a police guard remains in place. |
More on this story, plus more Devon and Cornwall news | More on this story, plus more Devon and Cornwall news |
The 31-year-old has been identified and his next of kin have been informed. The second man is yet to be formally identified. A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Friday. | |
Det Insp Marie Ward said: "This investigation is at a very early stage and inquiries continue to establish the circumstances around the deaths." | Det Insp Marie Ward said: "This investigation is at a very early stage and inquiries continue to establish the circumstances around the deaths." |
Police also said a 22-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of burglary. He was later released on police bail until 5 January. |