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Police begin double murder investigation after two women and four dogs are 'shot dead' | |
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An 82-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of two women and four pet dogs were found at an address in Surrey. | |
Police were called to a house off Crooksbury Road in the village of Farnham on Sunday morning following reports that a firearm had been discharged at the property. | |
Officers found the bodies of a woman in her forties and a woman in her sixties. They have yet to be formally identified. Four pet dogs were found shot dead alongside the women's bodies. | |
Police have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths and have arrested an 82-year-old man on suspicion of murder. | |
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Preston from Surrey Police said: "It is extremely sad that two people have lost their lives and police family liaison officers are working to support their relatives and friends at this very difficult time. | Detective Chief Inspector Mark Preston from Surrey Police said: "It is extremely sad that two people have lost their lives and police family liaison officers are working to support their relatives and friends at this very difficult time. |
"We are conducting a full and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding these two deaths, however, at this time, we believe this is an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the wider community. | "We are conducting a full and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding these two deaths, however, at this time, we believe this is an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the wider community. |
"Officers remain at the scene conducting inquiries and will be on site for some time. This investigation is in its early stages and we will issue updates when we have them." | "Officers remain at the scene conducting inquiries and will be on site for some time. This investigation is in its early stages and we will issue updates when we have them." |
Post mortem examinations are due to take place later today on the two women. | Post mortem examinations are due to take place later today on the two women. |