"Emergency services were called to a property at Shirburn Road in Torquay, just before 4pm on Saturday after concerns were raised for a woman at the address. The woman, in her 70s, was found dead, and her death was being treated as unexplained, Devon & Cornwall Police said. Officers were also alerted by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary that a man in his 40s, who was known to the woman, was also found dead at a property in Hythe during a visit from the police. His death is not believed to be suspicious, police said."
"Detective Chief Inspector Dave Pebworth said: This is a very sad incident and we are supporting the next-of-kin of those who have died. We continue to work with our colleagues from Hampshire as we investigate this matter. "Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what has happened, and cordons are in place to allow for a thorough investigation of both addresses. Officers are investigating the death of a woman in her 70s who was found at a property in Shirburn Road in Torquay (Google Maps) There will be an increased police presence in the area and we encourage anyone to speak with officers if they have any concerns, Mr Pebworth said."
The woman in her 70s was found dead at a property on Shirburn Road in Torquay after concerns were raised just before 4pm on Saturday. Her death is being treated as unexplained. A man in his 40s who was known to the woman was found dead at a property in Hythe during a police visit; his death is not believed to be suspicious. Officers from Devon & Cornwall and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are conducting enquiries, with cordons in place at both addresses and an increased police presence in the area. Next of kin have been notified and are being supported. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or get in touch online.
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