Detectives have launched an investigation after a man and a woman in their 70s were found dead at a property in a Dorset seaside town.
Their bodies were found inside the address in Anthony’s Avenue, Poole, after police were called at around 11.35am on Tuesday.
The man and woman are known to each other and no one else is thought to be involved, Dorset Police said.
Detective Inspector Ian Allen said officers are trying to establish a timeline of what happened, but are currently considering the period over the Christmas holidays.
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“This is a very sad incident and we are doing all we can to support the next of kin,” he said.
“Officers are carrying out inquiries to establish exactly what happened and a cordon is in place to allow a thorough investigation of the scene to take place.
“At this time, it is not believed anyone else was involved in the incident and inquiries will continue to find out the full circumstances surrounding the deaths.”
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He appealed for anyone who may have information to contact police and said there will be an increased presence in the area.
