Police have launched an investigation after two people have been found dead at a property in east London.
A woman, aged 39, and man, aged 51, were were pronounced dead at the property in Lower Mardyke Avenue, Rainham, on Friday morning.
Officers had been called by London Ambulance Service paramedics just before 8am.
Police have informed their next of kin. The Met said their deaths are being treated as unexplained.
Det Ch Insp Paul Considine said: "At this very early stage we are piecing together our understanding of how the man and woman died, and we would like to thank those members of the public who we have spoken to us as part of our enquiries thus far.
"We are ensuring that their next of kin are being fully supported at his most difficult of times.
"If you heard or saw anything at the address that seemed out of place or of concern between the hours of 10.30pm on Thursday, January 3 and 8am the following day, please don’t hesitate to contact us."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 020 8345 3865, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
