An NHS worker found dead in a home alongside the body of a woman has been pictured for the first time as police follow a murder enquiry. Daniel Duffield, 24, has been named as one of two people found dead at a house in Hednesford, in Cannock, Staffordshire earlier this week. Police have since named Lauren Evans, 22, from Bridgend, South Wales, as the second person found at the home, and have launched a murder investigation.
Paramedics discovered the two after neighbours asked them to gain entry to the home at 12.30pm on Tuesday, but officials are yet to complete formal identification or confirm whether they are looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. In a statement, a spokesman for the service said the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to recent police contact, and that officers are making inquiries in the area.
Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison, from the Major Investigations Department, said: “My thoughts are very much with the families at this time. I know this news has understandably shaken the local community. I’d like to reassure everyone that we’ve got a specialist team of officers working extensive hours to fully investigate what happened and support the families of those affected.
"We completely understand that lots of people want to know more about what happened, but we’d like to reiterate that speculation isn’t helpful to families at this distressing time. I would like to thank ev.
