Police investigate death of two women at a home in Burnley

Police were called to a report of a concern for safety at a home in Colne Road at around 8.45am.

Officers and emergency services attended following a further report that the inside of the home was fire-damaged.

Following an initial search the bodies of two people, both believed to be female, were found at the scene.

Formal identification has yet to take place, but next of kin have been informed and their families are being supported by specially trained officers.

Lancashire Police say both deaths are currently being treated as unexplained and an investigation is underway.

The force said post-mortem examinations to establish both causes of death will take place in due course.

Det Ch Insp Pauline Stables, of Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: "These are tragic and very sad circumstances and my thoughts are with the family of those who have sadly died.

"Their next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers at what must be a very difficult and emotional time.

"We are continuing our investigation and at this time treating their deaths as unexplained.

"We would encourage anyone with information, or who saw anything unusual or suspicious, to come forward."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 0298 of October 1.