Woman, 39, and man, 51, found dead at East London home as police launch probe
DETECTIVES have launched an investigation after two people were found dead at a home in East London today.
Paramedics found the 39-year-old woman, and 51-year-old man unresponsive at the property in Lower Mardyke Avenue, Rainham at around 7.50am.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene, the Metropolitan Police said.
Their deaths are being treated as unexplained and post-mortem examinations will take place in "due course".
Next of kin have been informed and are being "fully supported".
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine said: "At this very early stage we are piecing together our understanding of how the man and woman died, and we would like to thank those members of the public who we have spoken to us as part of our enquiries thus far.
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"We are ensuring that their next of kin are being fully supported at his most difficult of times.
"If you heard or saw anything at the address that seemed out of place or of concern between the hours of 10.30pm on Thursday, 3 January, and 8.00am the following day, please don’t hesitate to contact us."
Police said inquiries continue and anyone with information should call the HMCC incident room on 020 8345 3865, Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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