Breaking news: Police launch investigation after two bodies found at Burnley house
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Police were called around 8.45am to a report of a concern for safety at an address in Colne Road.
Officers and emergency services attended following a further report that the inside of the property was fire-damaged.
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Hide AdFollowing an initial search the bodies of two people, both believed to be female, were found at the scene. Formal identification has yet to take place.
Post-mortems to establish both causes of death will take place in due course.
Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained and an investigation is underway.
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Hide AdDet Ch Insp Pauline Stables, of Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “These are tragic and very sad circumstances and my thoughts are with the family of those who have sadly died.
“Their next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers at what must be a very difficult and emotional time.
“We are continuing our investigation and at this time treating their deaths as unexplained.
“We would encourage anyone with information, or who saw anything unusual or suspicious, to come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 0298 of October 1.