SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Murder inquiry launched - two bodies found near Chard

POLICE have launched a murder inquiry after the bodies of a man and woman were found at a house near Chard.

Officers were called to a property in Wellings Close in Tatworth at around 10.15am yesterday (Sunday, July 5, 2015) following the discovery of the bodies inside.

Formal identification procedures have not yet taken place, but police believe the bodies are of a 42-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man.

Police are still investigating how these two people died and post-mortem examinations will be carried out later today by a Home Office pathologist

Senior Investigating Officer Andy Mott said: “We’re treating this as an isolated incident and are not looking for anyone else in connection with these deaths.

“We have specially trained family liaison officers who are supporting the families involved.

“There continues to be increased police activity in the area but we’d like to reassure residents that there’s no risk to the wider community.”

PHOTO - TOP: Police vehicles at Wellings Close in Tatworth earlier today (Monday, July 6, 2015).

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