A mother and her two children, who had not been seen for several days, are feared to have been murdered, according to Bedfordshire Police. Officers forced their way into a house on Carnoustie Drive in Great Denham, near Bedford, on Monday and discovered three bodies.
Suspect identified but believed to have left the country
Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy stated that a suspect, known to all three victims, has been identified but is thought to have fled the UK. He described the incident as deeply distressing and confirmed that formal identification of the victims has not yet occurred.
Police investigation and community reassurance
Murphy said: “This is a deeply distressing incident in which a mother and her two children are believed to have been murdered. Our thoughts are first and foremost with all those affected.” He added that there is no wider risk to the public, but police presence will be increased in the area to support the investigation and reassure residents.
Officers are appealing for anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious on Carnoustie Drive on Friday or Saturday to come forward. The investigation is in its early stages, and all necessary resources are being committed.
