Braintree: Two people, in 70s, found dead in Essex home

Police have launched an investigation after two people were found dead in their Braintree home.

Officers were called to Fisher Way at 3.40pm yesterday, Tuesday 9 August, to concerns for the welfare of two people in their 70s.

They arrived alongside emergency services colleagues and found two bodies.

A spokesman said: “We are now investigating the circumstances around their deaths.

“At this stage, their deaths are being treated as unexplained however we are not looking for anyone else in connection with their deaths and we believe this to be an isolated incident.

“Specialist officers are in place to support the families of the two people.”