Police say they are not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths of a paramedic, who featured in a popular TV series, and his nurse girlfriend.
Detectives initially launched a double murder investigation into the deaths of Daniel Duffield and Lauren Evans after the couple were found dead at Daniel’s home in Hednesford, Staffordshire, on Tuesday (June 25).
But officers now believe no one else was involved and are preparing a file for the coroner. Mr Duffield, 24, was in the 11th series of Channel 4 show 999: On The Frontline, which followed West Midlands Ambulance Service workers on jobs across the county.
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Ms Evans, 22, was a mental health nurse, originally from Bridgend, south Wales, where her family are thought to be devastated by the tragedies. Both families continue to receive support from specialist officers, the Mirror reports.
Staffordshire Police, which has referred the call on Tuesday to the public watchdog Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after “recent police contact” with the pair, said today in a statement: “We can now confirm that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths of a woman and a man in Hednesford.”
The constabulary continued: “On Tuesday (25 June), we were alerted by our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service who were at an address in Alpine Drive in Hednesford. Sadly, 22-year-old Lauren Evans, from Bridgend, South Wales, and 24-year-old Daniel Duffield, from Cannock, were found inside.”
“Post-mortems were concluded today (Friday 28 June). The cause of death is a matter for an inquest in due course. As we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths, a file is being prepared for the coroner. Specialist officers are continuing to support the families of those involved.”
“Forensic examination continues at the scene, which is on a quiet residential street in the market town, as the force prepares information for the coroner. Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison, from our Major Investigations Department, said: “This incident has understandably devastated the families and loved ones of those involved.
“We’d like to reiterate that the families have asked for their privacy to be respected at this tragic time. Please respect that. And again, we’d like to remind you that speculation is unhelpful and hurtful to the families and can hinder our investigation.”
“I’d like to thank everyone who has given us information. We expect the scene to be released once we’ve finished all of our investigative work and forensic examination.”
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