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Fetcham man and woman stabbed to death: Viktoras Bruzas sought | Fetcham man and woman stabbed to death: Viktoras Bruzas sought |
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A manhunt is under way across two counties after a man and woman were found stabbed to death in Surrey. | A manhunt is under way across two counties after a man and woman were found stabbed to death in Surrey. |
The bodies were found at a house in Fetcham, near Leatherhead, after Surrey Police were alerted in the early hours. | The bodies were found at a house in Fetcham, near Leatherhead, after Surrey Police were alerted in the early hours. |
The pair, in their 50s, were found at a house in The Copse by another resident in the property. | The pair, in their 50s, were found at a house in The Copse by another resident in the property. |
The force is trying to trace Viktoras Bruzas, from Surrey, who they said was now likely to be in Sussex. | The force is trying to trace Viktoras Bruzas, from Surrey, who they said was now likely to be in Sussex. |
Double murder | Double murder |
Another man in his 30s has been arrested in Walton-on-Thames on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. | Another man in his 30s has been arrested in Walton-on-Thames on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. |
Ch Insp Mark Preston, of Surrey Police, said officers who were called to the scene at about 00:30 GMT were dealing with a double murder. He said police needed trace Mr Bruzas as a matter of urgency. | Ch Insp Mark Preston, of Surrey Police, said officers who were called to the scene at about 00:30 GMT were dealing with a double murder. He said police needed trace Mr Bruzas as a matter of urgency. |
"I would urge members of the public not to approach him but to call Surrey Police immediately if they know his whereabouts," he said. | "I would urge members of the public not to approach him but to call Surrey Police immediately if they know his whereabouts," he said. |
Mr Bruzas, 38, from Walton-on Thames but originally believed to be from Lithuania, is thought to be driving a black Mercedes, registration AU11 WJY. Police said he also had connections to south-east London. | Mr Bruzas, 38, from Walton-on Thames but originally believed to be from Lithuania, is thought to be driving a black Mercedes, registration AU11 WJY. Police said he also had connections to south-east London. |
Mr Preston described Fetcham as a small, close-knit community. | Mr Preston described Fetcham as a small, close-knit community. |
He said the incident was likely to have a lasting impact on the village, but specialist and neighbourhood officers were working with residents. | He said the incident was likely to have a lasting impact on the village, but specialist and neighbourhood officers were working with residents. |
The pair have not been named, but police said the victims and Mr Bruzas were known to each other. | The pair have not been named, but police said the victims and Mr Bruzas were known to each other. |
Peter Raw, who lives nearby, said: "It's shattering at any time but when it's virtually on your doorstep it's even worse. | |
"It's a quiet neighbourhood, a lovely neighbourhood. Most people have probably lived here a long time anyway and live a normal quiet life." | |
At the scene | At the scene |
Adrian Harms, BBC Surrey | Adrian Harms, BBC Surrey |
People have woken up in Fetcham genuinely shocked over what has happened. | People have woken up in Fetcham genuinely shocked over what has happened. |
I have spoken to several people who have lived here for a number of years and nothing like this has happened before. | I have spoken to several people who have lived here for a number of years and nothing like this has happened before. |
Fetcham is a small village and it's a very nice area - it's an idyllic place to live. However, this morning it's filled with a number of police vehicles. | Fetcham is a small village and it's a very nice area - it's an idyllic place to live. However, this morning it's filled with a number of police vehicles. |
There is genuine concern that this man is still on the run. | There is genuine concern that this man is still on the run. |