Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder after two women were found dead at a property in Kent on Saturday morning.
An air ambulance was called to the address in Hadlow just after 7.40am. Three people were discovered with serious injuries.
The two women, in their 50s and 70s, were pronounced dead at the scene, while a man in his 70s was taken to a hospital in London.
Neighbours said they were shocked that such an incident had taken place in their “quiet and friendly” village.
Sophie Moorey-Brown, 31, said: “The first we knew about it was when there was an air ambulance very low over the houses. There was a heavy police presence and forensic teams.
“We’ve lived here for five years and never heard anything bad happen; it has always been so quiet and a lovely place to be. We are very shocked and saddened by what we have heard.”
She said she felt saddened for the families. “I hope the man makes a speedy recovery. It’s such an awful thing to hear anywhere, but in our lovely, friendly little village, it’s bound to rock us residents even more so,” Moorey-Brown said.
Kent police said: “Officers arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody while inquiries continue.
“It is believed the victims and the suspect were known to each other.”
The women’s next of kin have been informed of their deaths.
