![A double murder investigation has been launched after two females were found dead in a quiet Suffolk village. Cops were called to reports of concern for safety at a home in Great Waldingfield, Sudbury, just after 9:55am yesterday [Sept 8]. Caption: Police on Heath Estate in Great Waldingfield, Sudbury, Suffolk, where two females were found dead on 8 September 2022](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SEI_124252175-a2dc.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1024)
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother and daughter who were found dead at a home in Suffolk.
The 44-year-old woman and 12-year-old girl were found at a house in the Heath Estate, in the village of Great Waldingfield in Suffolk, on Thursday morning.
Police had rushed there following reports of concern for the safety of those inside.
A 46-year-old man was also found with serious injuries and taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital by air ambulance.
He was arrested and remains in hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable.
A post mortem on Friday found the cause of death of the woman was pressure on the neck. A post mortem for the girl is expected to take place next week.
Suffolk Police said it had referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct because there had been “previous, but not recent” contact between the victim and the force.
Formal identification of the deceased has yet to take place.
A gas leak had been reported at the property, causing neighbouring homes to be evacuated, but the area has since been made safe.
Detectives are appealing for any witnesses or anybody with any information to contact the Major Investigation Team, by either using the online portal or by calling 101 and quoting reference: 57943/22.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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