Police probe after bodies of man and woman are found in £300,000 home in Kettering in double tragedy

Detectives have launched a major investigation after the bodies of two people were found at a £300,000 house on a quiet residential street. 

Officers were called to a detached property on Slate Drive in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, at around 1pm on Friday over concerns for the welfare of the occupants.

They made the 'tragic discovery' of the bodies of a man and a woman inside the home, and both victims were confirmed dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics.

Northamptonshire Police has cordoned off the scene while forensic examinations take place on the street, where house prices average around £300,000.

Officers were called to a detached property on Slate Drive in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, at around 1pm on Friday over concerns for the welfare of the occupants

They made the 'tragic discovery' of the bodies of a man and a woman inside the home. Pictured: Forensic officers on the scene at Slate Drive on Saturday

Both victims were confirmed dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics. Pictured: Forensic officers on the scene at Slate Drive on Saturday

Police are appealing for anyone with information, including CCTV and doorbell camera footage, to get in touch. Pictured: Cordon on Slate Drive on Saturday

 Police cars and officers remained at the scene on Saturday morning as forensic investigations were underway at the detached property

Forensic officers were at the scene at Slate Drive on Saturday, as police confirmed they have a 'large number of officers' on the investigation

Officers from the Force's Major Crime Team have launched an investigation and are appealing for anyone with information, including CCTV and doorbell camera footage, to get in touch.

Detective Chief Inspector Joe Banfield said: 'Following this tragic discovery, we are working at pace to establish what has happened and are asking anyone who believes they may be able to help us to get in touch as soon as possible.

'I know many people will be concerned about this incident, and I would like to offer our reassurance that we have a large number of officers dedicated to our investigation.'

The force added that postmortem examinations are due to be carried out over the weekend.

Residents said they were shocked when ten patrol cars and 15 officers arrived at the house, which has been occupied for two years.

Officers set up a cordon around the home, the walled garden and shared garage.

One neighbour said: 'I think it's something quite bad. There were about 15 officers here. They were paring everywhere.'

Northamptonshire Police cordoned off the scene while forensic examinations take place on the street, where house prices average around £300,000

 Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 regarding incident reference 21000498738. Pictured: Scene on Slate Drive on Saturday

Officers from the Force's Major Crime Team have launched an investigation and are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch. Pictured: Forensic examinations at the scene

Postmortem examinations are due to be carried out over the weekend, police confirmed. Pictured: Cordon in place at the scene on Saturday

Residents said they were shocked when ten patrol cars and 15 officers (pictured on Saturday) arrived at the house, which has been occupied for two years

Officers set up a cordon around the home, the walled garden and shared garage. Pictured: Police on the scene on Saturday

Forensic examinations continued at the scene on Slate Drive on Saturday morning

A woman, who did not want to be named, added: 'I don't talk to the neighbours much. My partner messaged me at about 1.30pm to tell me police were everywhere.

'It's normally pretty quiet around here. It's the first time I've seen a police car here.'

Another said: 'It's absolutely not good news whatever it is. The police haven't said anything to me.'

Northamptonshire Police also tweeted: 'We've launched a major investigation after the bodies of two people were found at an address in Kettering this afternoon, Friday, August 27. 

'A large number of officers are working on the case and would like to hear from anyone with information.'

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 regarding incident reference 21000498738.