Double murder inquiry launched after deaths of man and woman in Huddersfield

Police have launched a double murder inquiry after the bodies of a man and a woman were found at a house.

Officers were called to Harpe Inge, Huddersfield, at 9.53am today after paramedics found the pair with multiple injuries.

They were confirmed dead at the scene.

An investigation is underway at the property and other nearby locations while detailed forensic enquiries are carried out. No arrests have been made.

Det Supt Marc Bowes, of the West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "This has clearly been an exceptionally serious offence and I can promise residents that a full investigation is ongoing into the murder of this man and woman.

"We are conducting extensive enquiries at the scene and at other locations in the Dalton area as we investigate the circumstances of what took place."

He appealed for anyone who saw suspicious activity overnight to contact police.

"Residents in the nearby area will also note an increased police presence on their streets and I want to reassure them and the wider community we are doing all we can to bring persons responsible for this offence to justice," he added.

Anyone with information should contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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