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The Butchery, Sandwich, cordoned off by police after two people found dead

13:48, 08 July 2024

updated: 16:17, 08 July 2024

Police have cordoned off a town centre street after a man and a woman were found dead.

Emergency services were called to The Butchery in Sandwich just after 10am today after concerns were raised for two pensioners.

The Butchery in Sandwich has been cordoned off by police
The Butchery in Sandwich has been cordoned off by police
Two people in their 90s were found dead in The Butchery, Sandwich
Two people in their 90s were found dead in The Butchery, Sandwich

They attended an address where the pair, aged in their 90s, were found dead.

A police spokesman added: “Enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing but police are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.”

Officers are still at the scene, along with at least two cars, two ambulances and a smaller incident response van.

Cllr Dan Friend, who represents Sandwich on Dover Dover District Council, posted on social media about the large police presence in the town.

Police cordoned off The Butchery in Sandwich today after two people were found dead
Police cordoned off The Butchery in Sandwich today after two people were found dead

He said: “There is an incident currently occurring at The Butchery.

“I've received an update from the police. There is a multi-agency operation, the incident has been contained and there is no danger to the public.

“There will be a heightened police presence for the rest of today at least.”

Maureen and Philip Cooper were visiting from Cliffend in Thanet when they came across the mass of emergency vehicles.

Police have set up cordons following the death of two people in The Butchery, Sandwich
Police have set up cordons following the death of two people in The Butchery, Sandwich
There is a strong police presence in The Butchery, Sandwich following the death of two people
There is a strong police presence in The Butchery, Sandwich following the death of two people

Mr Cooper said: "We had first noticed two police officers nearby and then saw all this. I've only just heard about what's happened and it's horrific.”

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