Breaking news: Police launch investigation after two bodies found at Burnley house

An investigation is underway after the bodies of two people were found at an address in Burnley today.
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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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Following 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.

An investigation is underway after the bodies of two people were found at a  house in Burnley earlier todayAn investigation is underway after the bodies of two people were found at a  house in Burnley earlier today
An investigation is underway after the bodies of two people were found at a house in Burnley earlier today

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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Det 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.