Man arrested on suspicion of murder after two women found dead at house in Cheadle on New Year's Eve

A man was arrested after the discovery of the two women Credit: PA

Two women have been found dead at a house in Cheadle, in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Officers were called to Park Lane at 3pm on 31 December to reports a woman’s body had been found and another woman was injured.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics and officers, both women, aged 63 and 91, were pronounced dead at approximately 3.50pm. 

A 68-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder.

Staffordshire Police say detectives from their Major Investigation Department continue to investigate and are keeping an open mind regarding the circumstances leading up to the women’s deaths.

A scene remains at the house. Post-mortem examinations on both bodies will take place on Tuesday 2 January.House to house enquiries are continuing and nearby residents will see an increase of local officers in the area to provide reassurance and assist with evidence gathering.

Two women were found dead. A man has been arrested. Credit: ITV Central

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