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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Harriet Brewis

Duffield murder probe: Man and woman found dead in Derbyshire home on New Year's Day

Forensic officers at the scene in Duffield, Derbyshire after two people were found dead in a house (Picture: PA)

Police have launched a double murder investigation after a man and woman were found dead at a house in Derbyshire.

Officers were called to a house in New Zealand Lane, Duffield, at 4.11am today where they found the pair fatally injured.

A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of two counts of murder and remains in custody, Derbyshire Police said.

New Zealand Lane is closed while investigations continues.

Anyone with information is asked to call Derbyshire police on 101 or contact them via social media.

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