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Press Association & Jillian MacMath

Murder investigation launched after family of four and their dog found dead

A murder investigation has been launched after a family of four and their dog were found dead at a home in West Sussex.

The bodies of two adults and two children were found at an address on Duffield Lane in the village of Woodmancote on the evening of Sunday, March 29.

Officers from Sussex Police attended at around 6.45pm after receiving a call raising a welfare concern about the residents.

All of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene. They are believed to be members of the same family, the force said.

It is currently being treated as a murder investigation, but the force said they were not seeking anyone else in connection with the deaths.

Chief Superintendent Jerry Westerman said: "This is believed to be an isolated incident contained to one property and in these early stages of the investigation we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident."

Locals have been warned they can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Cotton.

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