Hounslow deaths – latest: Murder probe launched as mother and father’s fatal injuries revealed

A murder investigation has been launched after the bodies of a family of four were discovered at a home in Hounslow.

A post-mortem examination gave Monika Wlodarczyk’s cause of death as multiple sharp force injuries. Her body was found alongside her husband and two children after police forced entry when concerns were raised for their welfare.

The Met Police were contacted by 11-year-old Maja’s school at 3.12pm on Friday, June 16, after she failed to attend school for four days and family members failed to respond to messages.

She was found dead alongside her younger brother Dawid, three, and parents, Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, and Monika, 35, with the date of their deaths unknown.

Michal’s cause of death as sharp force injuries to his neck, while post-mortem examinations into the deaths of Maja and Dawid are due to be held on Wedensday.

Tributes have poured in over the weekend to the family while police have confirmed they are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the deaths.

Key Points

• ‘Gorgeous’ family of four found dead in Hounslow flat named as community in ‘shock’

• Detectives not looking for anyone in connection with death of family of four

• Mother seen ‘happily’ playing with her children days before family-of-four found dead

Death of mother treated as murder

Monday 19 June 2023 15:38 , Holly Evans

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the death of Monika Wlodarczyk is being treated as murder. A post-mortem examination at Fulham Mortuary held on Sunday, June 18, gave her cause of death as multiple sharp force injuries.

Michal Wlodarczyk’s cause of death was given as sharp force injuries to the neck. In a statement, the police said they were unable to provide further details at this time.

Post-mortem examinations for Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, three, are due to commence on Wednesday, 21 June, at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

It is unknown on which day the family of four died after they were discovered at their family home in West London.

Inquests into their deaths will open and adjourn on Tuesday, 20 June, at West London Coroner’s Court.

Monday 19 June 2023 17:20 , Katy Clifton

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School called police after daughter failed to attend

Monday 19 June 2023 16:08 , Holly Evans

The police were called by Maja’s primary school after she failed to attend for four days and family members failed to respond to messages.

She was last seen at school on Monday, June 12, with The Telegraph reporting that a teacher had asked other pupils if they knew of her whereabouts before the police were contacted.

They were alerted at 3.12pm on Friday, June 16, and forced entry to the flat in Hounslow.

Family had planned holiday to Mallorca

Monday 19 June 2023 12:39 , Holly Evans

Maria Gouveia, 37, told the PA news agency: “It’s tragic, her parents were really good people, hard workers, the mother was a cleaner in a hotel, I think the father was a builder.

“Maja was a lovely, beautiful girl, with a strong personality, but she had not been in school for a few days.

“People in her class were texting her, my daughter messaged her on Snapchat, it was not like her to go quiet.

“I think they were going to Mallorca for the dad’s 40th birthday very soon, that’s where I hoped they were when I heard about this.

“It’s shocking, the little boy was so sweet, he was going to start nursery in a few months, we are praying for them.”

Picture round up - Police at the scene in Hounslow

Monday 19 June 2023 11:02 , Holly Evans

What have the police said so far?

Monday 19 June 2023 09:17 , Holly Evans

In a statement released on Saturday, June 17, Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said: “I would like to assure the community that specialist detectives are working to establish the circumstances which led to this tragic incident and we will provide further updates as soon as appropriate. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by what has happened.”

“Our investigation is at an early stage, and the situation remains that we are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.

“We are however retaining an open mind, and I would ask anyone who feels they have pertinent information to contact us as soon as possible.”

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, local policing commander for west London, said: “I know the shock and distress that this terrible incident will cause among the community in Hounslow and beyond. I am also aware that this incident will be particularly upsetting for children, and I ask people to please be responsible about what they post on social media, including not naming or speculating as to the names of those who’ve died.

“There will be additional police officers in the area across the weekend, I urge anyone with information or concerns to speak with those officers.”

Neighbours share shock and confusion over tragic event

Monday 19 June 2023 08:17 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

A man who lives next door to the family, who did not wish to be named, told reporters: “They were just normal neighbours – we just had greetings here and there, that kind of stuff.

“I came home from work and there were police everywhere. It was really busy. Nothing like that happens here.

“I have no idea what happened.”

Naresh Regmi, 49, who lives nearby, told PA: “The police were here yesterday with forensics, working on the property.

“We didn’t know the people who lived there – maybe they were new to this area?”

‘Gorgeous’ family of four found dead in Hounslow flat named as community in ‘shock’

Monday 19 June 2023 07:22 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

A west London community is in “shock” after a family of four, including two young children, were found dead at their home.

The Met has said it is too early to speculate on the “tragic incident”. However, that homicide detectives are involved suggests foul play has not been ruled out. Forensic officers wearing white suits have been spotted and photographed at the scene.

“It’s tragic, her parents were really good people, hard workers, the mother was a cleaner in a hotel, I think the father was a builder,” said family friend Maria Gouveia, whose daughter was friends with Maja.

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‘Gorgeous’ family of four found dead in Hounslow flat named as community in ‘shock’

Detectives not looking for anyone in connection with death of family of four

Monday 19 June 2023 05:30 , Namita Singh

Metropolitan Police officers forced their way into the property on Staines Road, Bedfont, on Friday having been called after concerns about the family.

Detectives have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death of family of four.

The deceased were identified as Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika, 35, Maja, 11, and Dawid, 3, at a home in Hounslow.

Mr Wlodarczyk worked as a builder, neighbours said, while his wife was a cleaner at a hotel.

Mother seen ‘happily’ playing with her children days before family-of-four found dead

Monday 19 June 2023 04:09 , Namita Singh

Emotional tributes were paid to a family after four bodies were found at a flat in West London by the police.

Tearful local residents spoke of their shock following the discovery of Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika, 35, Maja, 11, and Dawid, 3, at a home in Hounslow, just days after the mother and two children had been seen playing “very happily” together.

Neighbour Oana Petraru, 31, told of how she often saw Monika joking and laughing with the two children in the evenings and on weekends, including just a couple of before their tragic deaths, but added she rarely saw the father.

She said: “I just saw the mum because the garden is just out there. I saw her sometimes with the kids outside. They were very happy. She was always playing with them, with the ball, just being a mum, you know?

“I never saw the dad, only maybe last week they were playing outside and he was up on the shed and he was climbing up to take the balls down.”

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Mother seen ‘happily’ playing with her children days before family-of-four found dead

Picture round-up: Police at the scene in Bedfont

Monday 19 June 2023 03:00 , William Mata

Details of WhatsApp messages

Monday 19 June 2023 01:00 , William Mata

The Telegraph reported that the details were enclosed within WhatsApp messages sent within the school community. These revealed that Maja Wlodarczyk had not been in class since Monday.

“I know the family. My son said that on Monday he had gone to school and she [Maja] went with him. But on Tuesday she didn’t come,” the parent said.

“Wednesday and Thursday she didn’t come. She went only on Monday. My son said he had a conversation with some staff about why she didn’t come. They said that they were going to call the family or something.”

Maja Wlodarczyk 'had not been seen at school for four days’

Monday 19 June 2023 00:00 , William Mata

The 11-year-old daughter of the Wlodarczyk family had not been seen at school for four days up to the point the four family members were found dead, it has been reported.

A neighbour told the Telegraph that Maja was last seen at Southville Primary School on Monday and that a teacher had asked other pupils if they knew of her whereabouts before police were alerted.

She was found dead alongside her younger brother Dawid, three, and parents, Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, and Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, on Friday.

The Telegraph reported on Sunday that a teacher had a conversation with the Year 6 class over fears about Maja and that she would “call someone” if she had not been found.

“I think it was her who called the police,” the anonymous parent said.

“She had a whole conversation with us, asking if any of us have heard from Maja. She said she would call someone if none of us had.”

The Telegraph said that WhatsApp messages shared between the school community traced a timeline of events.

Key events from Sunday, June 18

Sunday 18 June 2023 23:00 , William Mata

Here are some of the events which happened on Sunday, June 18.

Tearful local residents spoke of their shock following the discovery of Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika, 35, Maja, 11, and Dawid, 3, at a home in Hounslow, just days after the mother and two children had been seen playing “very happily” together.

Another parent, whose daughter was friends with Maja, said: “I found out Maja is dead. We know the parents as well, the dad and the mum, they all go out together. [Maja] was just a normal child, growing up, a lovely girl. She’s just a normal child, this is a shock.”

Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said specialist detectives are investigating what happened.

In addition, a picture of the Wlodarczyk family was released for the first time.

Increasing number of 999 calls to Met Police

Sunday 18 June 2023 22:00 , William Mata

The Metropolitan Police received nearly 10,000 calls on Friday.

The force quoted an Independent article on how pocket dials are filling up emergency phone lines.

Chief superintendent Dan Ivey tweeted: “Phone and tech industries developing new SOS features need to be more consultative in development stages - the impact on demand for already stretched services is immense.”

Recap: Words from the police

Sunday 18 June 2023 21:00 , William Mata

Police in Hounslow have been on patrol in greater numbers than usual this weekend to help reassure the community.

Detective chief inspector Linda Bradley said: “I can assure local people that specialist detectives are working to establish exactly what happened and I will provide further information as soon as I can.

“Our investigation is at a very early stage, and based on our initial enquiries, we are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.

“We are however retaining an open mind around the circumstances which led to these four tragic deaths, and I would ask anyone who feels they have pertinent information to contact us on 101, quoting CAD 5135/16Jun.”

Politicians share grief at news

Sunday 18 June 2023 20:00 , William Mata

Former Conservative candidate for the area Peter Edwards has passed on his condolences.

He tweeted: “As someone who stood for election in Bedfont twice and lived there for 38 years, I just want to pass on my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and to all in the local community, who I know are deeply shocked.”

Local Labour MP Seema Malhotra previously tweeted: “Everyone will be devastated by news that two adults and two children have found dead in their home in Bedfont. Specialist investigations are ongoing our thoughts are with their family. If you have any information please do get in touch with the police.”

Reactions on Facebook

Sunday 18 June 2023 19:00 , William Mata

Community groups in west London have paid tribute to the Wlodarczyk family.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this beautiful family,” David Giles wrote on Hounslow Community Group.

“Our sympathies and condolences go out to the family, friends and neighbours of those who have lost their lives.”

Neil French wrote on Bedfont & Friends Community group: “As everyone is aware from the sad news this morning on the news the community has sadly lost four members and are deepest condolences and thoughts go out to all family and friends of the family.”

Mother seen ‘happily’ playing with children days before family found dead

Sunday 18 June 2023 15:00 , Tara Cobham

Emotional tributes have been paid to a family after four bodies were found at a flat in west London by police.

Tearful local residents spoke of their shock following the discovery of Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika, 35, Maja, 11, and Dawid, 3, at a home in Hounslow, just days after the mother and two children had been seen playing “very happily” together.

Metropolitan Police officers forced their way into the property on Staines Road, Bedfont, on Friday having been called to concerns about the family. Detectives have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Mother seen ‘happily’ playing with her children days before family-of-four found dead

Mother played ‘happily’ with children days before deaths, says neighbour

Sunday 18 June 2023 14:00 , Tara Cobham

Neighbours told how they watched Monika playing "very happily" together with her two children just days before their tragic deaths.

Oana Petraru, 31, said she often saw the mum joking and laughing with the children in the evenings and weekends, but rarely saw the dad.

She said: “I just saw the mum because the garden is just out there. I saw her sometimes with the kids outside.

“They were very happy. She was always playing with them, with the ball, just being a mum, you know?

"There was nothing strange with them. I don't know them personally, but she seemed fine.

“They were laughing and playing in the garden a couple of days ago, the mum and the boy and the girl.

"They were playing with a ball, they have a trampoline. I can’t see everything because of the fence but I can hear them.

“She would play with them on the weekends, in the evening. She was always outside with them, as mums do. I saw her but not him.

“I never saw the dad, only maybe last week they were playing outside and he was up on the shed and he was climbing up to take the balls down.

“I never heard fighting. When you hear about adults it’s terrible, but when kids are involved."

Tributes paid to ‘lovely’ girl by best friend’s parents

Sunday 18 June 2023 13:18 , Tara Cobham

James Hoopa, the father of Maja’s best friend, visited the family home where forensic searches were ongoing on Saturday to lay flowers with his family.

He told how his daughter, 11-year-old Jasmine Hoopa, ran home to him on Friday afternoon to tell him: “I think something’s happened to Maja.”

Mr Hoopa said: “My daughter goes to school with the little girl in the same year.

"Last night (Friday) I finished with about half six and I came down here and I saw the police cars and everything.

“I got home and I said well, have you contacted your friend? Is she okay? But you know what children are like, no notice.

"Then I come back from work today I find out that she's dead.

“I found out Maja is dead. We know the parents as well, the dad and the mum, they all go out together.

“[Maja] was just a normal child, growing up, a lovely girl. She’s just a normal child, this is a shock.

"I don’t know how my daughter is going to get through this because my daughter is very best mates with her.

“For her to go through this experience, something else as parents that we’ve got to deal with.

"We’re neighbours, we live across the road, this is a shock - it’s going to take some time to settle into this one."

His wife Mrs Hoopa added: “Occasionally I’d take them out, just me, Maja and Jasmine would go out together.

"We’d plan to go out, we went to McDonald’s, we went to Nando’s, not long ago we went to Staines shopping.

“This morning (Saturday) she went out. Not long later she came home, I was a bit surprised she came home so quickly.

"She said to me 'mum, mum, something’s happened, I think Maja, something’s happened to her'.

“I said let’s go and check, we saw the article online that they’d passed away.

"Me, Jasmine, and Jennifer, my daughter, we all rushed down to verify because the description matched them. I thought 'no, no this is not right'.

“I just can’t believe it. She was a very brave girl, very mature for her age.

“It’s just a shock. I don’t know how we’re all going to pull through as family.”

Specialist detectives are investigating

Sunday 18 June 2023 11:26 , Tara Cobham

Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said specialist detectives are investigating what happened.

She said: “I would like to assure the community that specialist detectives are working to establish the circumstances which led to this tragic incident and we will provide further updates as soon as appropriate.

“Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by what has happened.”

Maja was a ‘lovely, beautiful girl’, says mother of friend

Sunday 18 June 2023 10:38 , Tara Cobham

Describing Maja as a “lovely, beautiful girl”, a tearful mother said her daughter was in year six with the 11-year-old at nearby Southville primary school and had attended a sleepover party at her house on 31 May.

Maria Gouveia, 37, said: “It’s tragic, her parents were really good people, hard workers, the mother was a cleaner in a hotel, I think the father was a builder.

“Maja was a lovely, beautiful girl, with a strong personality, but she had not been in school for a few days.

“People in her class were texting her, my daughter messaged her on Snapchat, it was not like her to go quiet.

“I think they were going to Mallorca for the dad’s 40th birthday very soon, that’s where I hoped they were when I heard about this.

“It’s shocking, the little boy was so sweet, he was going to start nursery in a few months, we are praying for them.”

Family of four pictured

Sunday 18 June 2023 08:53 , Tara Cobham

A family of four, including a three-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, found dead at a house at a flat in west London on Friday have been pictured locally, as police launched a homicide probe.

The bodies of Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, 3, were discovered at their home in Hounslow just after 3pm.

Metropolitan Police officers forced their way into the property on Staines Road, Bedfont, having been called to concerns about the family, who were Polish, according to neighbours.

Photos show investigators at the scene

Sunday 18 June 2023 07:30 , Stuti Mishra

Locals are 'devastated,' says MP

Sunday 18 June 2023 07:00 , Stuti Mishra

Seema Malhotra, local MP for Feltham & Heston, made a statement on Twitter after Hounslow deaths.

“Everyone will be devastated by the news that two adults and two children [were] found dead in their home in Bedfont,” she tweeted. “Specialist investigations are ongoing. Our thoughts are with their family.”

Community remembers ‘gorgeous’ family of four

Sunday 18 June 2023 06:30 , Stuti Mishra

A west London community is in “shock” after a family of four, including two young children, were found dead at their home.

Tributes flowed in for the family, who were described by one Bedfont resident as "absolutely gorgeous".

“It's tragic, her parents were really good people, hard workers, the mother was a cleaner in a hotel, I think the father was a builder,” said family friend Maria Gouveia, whose daughter was friends with Maja.

“Maja was a lovely, beautiful girl, with a strong personality, but she had not been in school for a few days.

“People in her class were texting her, my daughter messaged her on Snapchat, it was not like her to go quiet. I think they were going to Mallorca for the dad's 40th birthday very soon, that's where I hoped they were when I heard about this.

“It's shocking, the little boy was so sweet, he was going to start nursery in a few months, we are praying for them.”

Police ask people with pertinent information to reach out

Sunday 18 June 2023 05:52 , Stuti Mishra

The police are urging any individual with pertinent information on the Hounslow incident to come forward, as detectives say their investigation – which involves homicide detectives – is at an early stage.

“I would like to assure the community that specialist detectives are working to establish the circumstances which led to this tragic incident and we will provide further updates as soon as appropriate,” Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said.

“Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by what has happened.”

“Our investigation is at an early stage, and the situation remains that we are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.”

“We are however retaining an open mind, and I would ask anyone who feels they have pertinent information to contact us as soon as possible.”

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, local policing commander for west London, said: “I know the shock and distress that this terrible incident will cause among the community in Hounslow and beyond. I am also aware that this incident will be particularly upsetting for children, and I ask people to please be responsible about what they post on social media.”

“There will be additional police officers in the area across the weekend, I urge anyone with information or concerns to speak with those officers.”

”Enquiries are continuing and special post-mortem examinations will take place in due course, the police said.”

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting reference 5135/16Jun. Alternatively, information can be provided via the online form at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V28-PO1.

What happened in Hounslow?

Sunday 18 June 2023 05:12 , Stuti Mishra

A family of four, including a three-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, were found dead at a flat in Hounslow on Friday.

Officers said they were called at 3.12pm BST on Friday by a person "concerned about the welfare of the occupants".

After officers carried out a "forced entry" they discovered all four bodies.

The victims have been identified as Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, aged three.

All four were found at the property on Staines Road, Bedfont, and thought to be from the same family, police said.

Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by family liaison officers. The Metropolitan Police's investigation is being led by homicide detectives.

The force described it as "a terrible incident" and said no other parties were currently being sought.

Saturday 17 June 2023 23:32 , Natalie Crockett

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Saturday 17 June 2023 22:36 , Natalie Crockett

A west London community is in “shock” after a family of four, including two young children, were found dead at their home.

Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, three, were discovered dead on Friday afternoon by police who forced their way into their Hounslow flat.

“It’s tragic, her parents were really good people, hard workers, the mother was a cleaner in a hotel, I think the father was a builder,” said family friend Maria Gouveia, whose daughter was friends with Maja.

“Maja was a lovely, beautiful girl, with a strong personality, but she had not been in school for a few days.

William Mata has more here:

‘Gorgeous’ family of four found dead in Hounslow flat named as community in ‘shock’

Hounslow Council ‘deeply saddened’ at ‘truly tragic event'

Saturday 17 June 2023 21:30 , Tara Cobham

The Leader of Hounslow Council, Councillor Shantanu Rajawat has said he is “deeply saddened” to hear of the “truly tragic event”.

He said: “I am deeply saddened to hear about the deaths of four people in Feltham North, a truly tragic event. My heartfelt sympathies go out to their family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

“I know this will send shockwaves across our community but want to assure residents that the police are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident. Specialist officers are working hard to establish exactly what happened in this incident.

“I ask that residents please respect the police investigation at this crucial time while formal identification and informing next of kin is conducted.

“As the police have stated, this incident will be particularly upsetting for children, and it is important that residents are responsible about what they post on social media, including not naming or speculating as to the names of those who’ve died.

“I want to thank the Metropolitan Police and other blue light services for their work and the Council will continue to support the investigation in every way possible.”

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting reference 5135/16Jun.

What police have said

Saturday 17 June 2023 20:30 , Tara Cobham

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, policing commander in west London, said at the scene: “I believe we know who they are – four members of the same family – however, urgent inquiries are ongoing to locate and inform their next of kin and it would be inappropriate for me to name them at this time.

“Post-mortem examinations are now being arranged.”

He previously said: “Our investigation is at a very early stage, and based on our initial inquiries, we are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.

“I know the shock and distress that this terrible incident will cause among the community in Hounslow and beyond. I can assure local people that specialist officers are working to establish exactly what happened and I will provide further information as soon as I can.

“I am also aware that this incident will be particularly upsetting for children, and I ask people to please be responsible about what they post on social media, including not naming or speculating as to the names of those who’ve died.

“There will be additional police officers in the area across the weekend. I urge anyone with information or concerns to speak with those officers.”

Police name family of four found dead in Hounslow flat

Saturday 17 June 2023 20:14 , Natalie Crockett

The four people found dead at a house in Hounslow on Friday have been named as Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, 3, by the Metropolitan Police.

Pictures from scene in Hounslow

Saturday 17 June 2023 19:30 , Tara Cobham

Police not seeking anyone else in connection with deaths as victims named

Saturday 17 June 2023 18:45 , Natalie Crockett

The Metropolitan Police said on Saturday that although formal identification was yet to take place, the bodies were believed to be those of Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, three.

Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley said: “I would like to assure the community that specialist detectives are working to establish the circumstances which led to this tragic incident and we will provide further updates as soon as appropriate. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by what has happened.

“Our investigation is at an early stage, and the situation remains that we are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.

“We are however retaining an open mind, and I would ask anyone who feels they have pertinent information to contact us as soon as possible.”

What local residents have said

Saturday 17 June 2023 18:30 , Tara Cobham

A man who lives next door, who did not wish to be named, told reporters: “They were just normal neighbours – we just had greetings here and there, that kind of stuff.

“I came home from work and there were police everywhere. It was really busy. Nothing like that happens here.

“I have no idea what happened.”

Naresh Regmi, 49, who lives nearby, said: “The police were here yesterday with forensics, working on the property.

“We didn’t know the people who lived there – maybe they were new to this area?”

What is known about what happened

Saturday 17 June 2023 17:12 , Tara Cobham

A three-year-old boy and a girl, 11, have been found dead alongside two family members in a flat in west London.

Metropolitan Police officers forced their way into the home in Staines Road, Bedfont, Hounslow, at just after 3pm on Friday after being called to concerns about the family.

They found four bodies, a man and woman, both aged in their 30s, an 11-year-old girl and a three year-old boy.

Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Floral tributes pictured being left at scene

Saturday 17 June 2023 14:30 , Tara Cobham

Family ‘kept themselves to themselves’, says woman laying flowers

Saturday 17 June 2023 14:05 , Tara Cobham

A woman, who laid flowers at the scene in Hounslow, said the family who lived in the house were eastern European and “kept themselves to themselves”.

Michelle Cunningham, 49, who lives nearby, said: “I thought I’d come and lay down flowers after hearing what happened. It’s so sad.

“They were an eastern European family, kept themselves to themselves. I used to see the man outside his house sometimes.

“I didn’t know their names or much about what happened – I just heard about it last night.”