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All four bodies were found in the same property in Staines Road, Bedfont | |
Four people, including an 11-year-old girl, a three-year-old boy and a man and woman in their 30s, have been found dead in a flat in Hounslow, the Metropolitan Police said. | |
All four, who were found at the property in Staines Road, Bedfont, are thought to be related, the force said. | |
Police were called on Friday to concerns over the occupants and found the bodies after forcing their way in. | |
The force described it as "a terrible incident". | |
Ch Supt Sean Wilson, local policing commander in west London, said: "Our investigation is at a very early stage, and based on our initial inquiries, we are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident. | |
"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." | |
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