Murder investigation underway after a mother and her teenage daughter are found dead in Burnley

Lancashire Police have launched a murder investigation after the bodies of a doctor and her teenage daughter were discovered in a fire damaged house in Reedley in Burnley.

Emergency services were called to Colne Road on Thursday morning, where they found the bodies of Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi and her 14 year old daughter Vian Mangrio.

 Dr Sacharvi had been assaulted and died due to pressure on her neck. 

Anyone with information can contact police on quoting log 0298 of October 1 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.