Woman and young boy found dead at property in Newmarket
An investigation is under way after the bodies were found by a member of the public.
Saturday 27 April 2019 11:59, UK
A woman and a young boy have been found dead at a property in Newmarket, Suffolk.
Police, including armed and forensics officers, arrived at the scene in Park Avenue after a member of the public found the bodies inside the building just before 6pm on Friday.
One witness, who has lived on the street for more than 40 years, told the Newmarket Journal they saw a woman coming out of the premises in tears, looking "terrified".
The dead woman and boy have not been identified.
Neighbours have said that among those living at the house was a woman in her early 30s and her son aged about eight. They said the pair "kept themselves to themselves".
A police cordon on the street has been extended and detectives and forensic officers are continue their investigations.
A Volkswagen Golf, parked in front of the house, is behind the police tape.
Suffolk Police want to hear from anyone who was in the area during the day, who may have seen or heard anything that could help their inquiry.
:: If you have information that may help police, contact Bury St Edmunds CID on 101, quoting reference CAD 309 of 26 April 2019.