Investigation launched after four bodies found in Costessey

Police have launched an investigation after the bodies of four people were found at a house in Costessey, near Norwich, this morning (Friday 19 January 2024).

Officers attended an address in Allan Bedford Crescent shortly before 7am following a call from a member of the public.

Police forced entry to the property and found the bodies of four people inside.

A police cordon is in place and detectives from the Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team are leading enquiries.

All four people are believed to be known to one another and enquiries are underway to formally identify them.

Forensic investigations are also being carried out.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Burgess, from the Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team, said: “Our investigation is in the very early stages and this is clearly a very distressing and tragic incident. While we’re following a number of lines of enquiry, at this time we believe this is an isolated incident.

“I understand that news of this incident will be shocking to the local community and as soon as we can we will release more information.”