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Melton Mowbray deaths: Man, woman and child fatally injured Melton Mowbray deaths: Man, woman and child fatally injured
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A man, woman and child have died after being found injured at a house in Leicestershire.A man, woman and child have died after being found injured at a house in Leicestershire.
Police forced their way into a house in Robin Crescent, Melton Mowbray, at 16:23 GMT on Thursday following reports a 15-year-old girl had been found hurt.Police forced their way into a house in Robin Crescent, Melton Mowbray, at 16:23 GMT on Thursday following reports a 15-year-old girl had been found hurt.
They found two adults and two children with injuries, three of whom later died. It is believed the man was a police officer.They found two adults and two children with injuries, three of whom later died. It is believed the man was a police officer.
Two children are being treated for serious injuries.Two children are being treated for serious injuries.
It is understood the injured 15-year-old girl ran into a nearby school to raise the alarm.
Leicestershire Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.Leicestershire Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
It has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.It has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
Community 'shocked'
Gary North, who lives nearby, said: "It was a bit worrying really.Gary North, who lives nearby, said: "It was a bit worrying really.
"For a start we didn't know how big it was."For a start we didn't know how big it was.
"Apart from it being lots of police you expect them to be done in half an hour - but for them to be around for so long you really worry about what has gone on.""Apart from it being lots of police you expect them to be done in half an hour - but for them to be around for so long you really worry about what has gone on."
Malise Graham, leader of Melton Borough Council, said the authority would be offering any help it could
"Melton is a very close community and it is shocking, made all the more so by the time of year.
"I was at the mayor's carol concert last night and as the news came through you could feel the shock. In this kind of community it affects everyone."
A police cordon remains in place and forensic officers have started examining the scene.A police cordon remains in place and forensic officers have started examining the scene.
Post-mortem examinations are due to take place later.Post-mortem examinations are due to take place later.