Beautiful floral tributes are laid outside Burnley house of tragic mother and daughter

The bodies of Dr Sacharvi (49) and 14-year-old Vian Mangrio, were found at an address in Reedley on Thursday.

Two men, aged 51 and 56, both from Burnley, were detained shortly after 7pm Sunday. Both were arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder, two of rape and one of arson with intent to endanger life. Following enquiries the 56-year-old man was released without charge yesterday evening (Monday), while the 51-year-old man remains in police custody.

The news of the deaths has stunned the local community.

Tributes in the form of flowers, a teddy bear and a balloon have since been left outside the home.

A Book of Condolence has also been opened at Marsden Heights Community College, in Brierfield, where Vian was described as an 'outstanding student'.

Heartbroken by the untimely death of her popular pupil, 'whose smile would fill a room', headteacher Miss Alyson Littlewood, said: "We are shocked and heartbroken by the tragic deaths of Vian and her mother and our whole school is mourning the loss of two much-loved members of our community.

"Vian was an outstanding student. She had that wonderful mix of academic ability coupled with an enthusiasm for everything else that school can offer. She was very popular and was involved in a whole range of school activities. She was extremely supportive of her friends, was generous to all and had a smile that could fill a room.

"We were all very fortunate to have her in our lives and we will miss her on a daily basis."

Tributes have also been paid to Dr Sacharvi, who went out of her way to help patients during lockdown.

Perinatal Lead Consultant, Gill Strachan, said her colleague was "a joy to work with"

She added: “Dr Sacharvi fitted in well with the team. She was approachable, diligent and had formed good working relationships with the team. She was empathic and well-liked by the women and families that she worked with. Her colleagues described her as very kind, brilliant and a joy to work with.

"During lockdown when Covid-19 restrictions were in place, she went out of her way to support the care of women, personally delivering prescriptions to women isolating at home. The team are shocked and saddened, and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with family and friends at this very sad time.”

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

Det Supt Jon Holmes, Head of Major Crime at Lancashire Police, said: “We are on with a number of lines of enquiry, however, this is a live investigation and we continue to ask anyone with any information to get in touch with us.

"Perhaps you have been in the Colne Road area recently and have seen something suspicious. Maybe you have CCTV or dashcam footage which could contain something useful. Or perhaps you think you know who is responsible. Whatever information you have, we would urge you to get in touch, even if you think what you know is insignificant.

“Finally, our thoughts remains with Dr Sacharvi and Miss Mangrio’s family and friends at this awful time and we send them our deepest condolences. We have a team of detectives dedicated to the investigation and we will leave no stone unturned.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police as soon as possible through the dedicated Major Incident Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0401020119P01-PO1 or on 101, quoting log 0429 of October 3rd.

Alternatively independent charity Crimestoppers can be reached anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.