Murder probe after woman and two children, four and six, found dead
Woman, six-year-old boy and four-year-old girl die from serious injuries – as police arrest man, 52, on suspicion of murder
- Police officers were called to Petherton Court, Kettering, at 11.15am on Thursday
- The woman and a boy aged six, and a girl aged four, found with serious injuries
- Paramedics tried to save them. Woman died at scene. Children died in hospital
A woman and two children, aged four and six, have been killed in Northamptonshire today with a 52-year-old male suspect arrested on suspicion of three murders.
Police officers were called to Petherton Court in Kettering at 11.15am on Thursday.
The woman and two children – a boy aged six, and a girl aged four, were found with serious injuries. The woman died at the scene and the two children later died in hospital.
Police officers were called to Petherton Court in Kettering (pictured) at 11.15am on Thursday and a 52-year-old man has been arrested
The 52-year-old suspect remains in police custody. At this time, officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with the murders.
Kettering Local Policing Area Commander – Superintendent Steve Freeman, said: ‘There are no words to describe how upsetting this incident is but I want to reassure the public that we have a team of detectives working on the case, absolutely determined to get justice for this woman and the two children.
‘The man we have arrested is currently being questioned by detectives in custody however anyone with any information is encouraged to contact us, either by calling 101 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
‘We understand that the local community, and indeed many people across the country, will be shocked by this event. It is a desperately sad incident and I want to be absolutely clear on our unwavering commitment in establishing what has happened here and in seeking justice for this woman and these young children.’
Forensic post-mortem examinations to establish the cause of death will be taking place in the coming days.
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