'Murder-suicide' probe after man and woman found dead at shooting school

15 July 2023 , 13:32
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Humberside Police were called to White Lodge Shooting School near Thornton Curtis yesterday (Image: GrimsbyLive/MEN MEDIA)
Humberside Police were called to White Lodge Shooting School near Thornton Curtis yesterday (Image: GrimsbyLive/MEN MEDIA)

A murder investigation has been launched after a man and woman were found dead at a shooting school yesterday.

Humberside Police were called to White Lodge Shooting School near Thornton Curtis, North Lincolnshire, at around 3.40pm following reports of a concern for safety.

A man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they were not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.

Senior investigating officer Chief Inspector Al Curtis said: "Inquiries are in the very early stages to establish the circumstances of the man and woman's death.

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"A homicide investigation has commenced, and both deaths are being treated as suspicious at this time until we establish the facts.

'Murder-suicide' probe after man and woman found dead at shooting schoolPolice at the scene near Thornton Curtis, North Lincolnshire (GrimsbyLive/MEN MEDIA)

"We can confirm we are not looking for any else in relation to this inquiry.

"A scene guard will be in place while we carry out our investigation, and residents will likely observe an increased policing presence in the area as we carry out all lines of inquiry.

He said next of kin of both victims have been notified and are being supported.

"We would like to reassure local residents there is no risk to the wider public and that we will be conducting house-to-house visits to provide reassurance," Mr Curtis added.

"If anyone has any concerns, please speak to our officers."

Katie Weston

Humberside Police

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