The bodies of a mother and her two children have found been found at a property in Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham, with a murder investigation now launched
The bodies of a mother and her two children have been found at a property near Bedford.
Police were called over concerns the trio had not been seen for several days. Officers found three bodies at a property in Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham on Monday.
A suspect has been identified and police believe they may have left the country.
Bedfordshire Police said: “A murder investigation has now been launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit and specialist teams are being deployed, along with increased patrols from uniformed officers in the Great Denham area.”
Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy said: “This is a deeply distressing incident in which a mother and her two children are believed to have been murdered.
“Our thoughts are first and foremost with all those affected. We recognise that this will cause concern in the local community and beyond.
“This is the early stages of what is an incredibly complex investigation. We are committing all necessary resources to establish exactly what has happened and to find the person responsible.
“As a result of enquiries undertaken so far, we have identified a suspect, who was known to all three victims, and who we believe has since left the country.
“While there is nothing to suggest there is any wider risk to the public, we will be increasing the police presence in and around the area to support the investigation and provide reassurance to residents.
“I would ask anyone who may have information about this incident, or who may have heard or seen any suspicious activity in Carnoustie Drive, particularly on Friday and Saturday, to please come forward to police as soon as possible. Any information, no matter how small, could help our investigation.
“I would also ask people to be mindful of the privacy of the victims and avoid speculating about what might have happened.”
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