Police confirm cause of deaths – Costessey update

Police have today confirmed that two girls discovered alongside the bodies of a man and woman at a house in Costessey died of knife wounds.

A Home Office post-mortem examination carried out earlier today, Wednesday 24 January, found the cause of death for both girls was knife wounds to the neck.

This follows the discovery of four bodies by police, provisionally named as Bartlomiej Kuczynski, 45, Kanticha Sukpengpanao, 36, Jasmin Kuczynska , aged 12 and Natasha Kuczynska, aged eight, subject to formal identification taking place and confirmation at formal inquest proceedings.

All four bodies were discovered by police officers at a house in Allan Bedford Crescent on Friday 19 January following a call from a member of the public that morning.

Previous Home Office post-mortem examinations were carried out on Sunday 21 January and established the woman died as a result of stab wounds to the neck while the man died as a result of a stab wound to the neck.

Following the cause of deaths being established, detectives have confirmed that the deaths of Kanticha, Jasmin and Natasha are being treated as murder. The death of Bartlomiej is not being treated as suspicious and officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. Detectives will continue with their enquiries for the coronial process.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Burgess, who is leading the investigation, said: “We understand how incredibly shocking this incident is for all involved and for the wider community and that this latest update adds to the sense of heartbreak. Our thoughts are with the family of the those found at the property grieving such a traumatic loss.

“We would like to thank the community for their help and will continue to provide reassurance patrols in the area. A cordon will remain on at the address whilst we finalise our detailed examination of the scene.”

The incident has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) due to a 999 call made from a man at the address prior to the incident, which did not result in the deployment of officers and police contact at the address on 14 December, relating to a missing person enquiry.