Kettering: Police probe launched after two people found dead at house

Inside they found the bodies of a woman and a man who were both confirmed dead at the scene

Northamptonshire Police were called to a property in Slate Drive, Kettering, shortly before 1pm on Friday (Google Maps )

A major police investigation has been launched after two people were found dead at a house in Kettering.

Northamptonshire Police were called to a property in Slate Drive shortly before 1pm on Friday.

Inside they found the bodies of a woman and a man who were both confirmed dead at the scene.

Officers from the Force’s Major Crime Team have now launched an investigation into the circumstances of the two deaths and are appealing for anyone with relevant information, including CCTV and smart doorbell footage from the surrounding area, to get in touch.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Joe Banfield, said: “Following this tragic discovery, we are working at pace to establish what has happened and are asking anyone who believes they may be able to help us to get in touch as soon as possible.”

“I know many people will be concerned about this incident, and I would like to offer our reassurance that we have a large number of officers dedicated to our investigation.”

Post mortems are due to be carried out over the weekend.

Northamptonshire Police has asked people to contact them on 101 with more information quoting incident reference 21000498738.