Man arrested after two women die in Salisbury
The man who has been arrested on suspicion of murder is in his 30s, and was taken in to custody at Melksham Police Station.
Monday 1 June 2020 18:48, UK
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of two women at a house in Salisbury, police have said.
Wiltshire Police said it received a call from a member of the public at 2.45pm on Monday with concerns for the people inside the home on Wessex Road.
One woman's body was located by police when they arrived, with a second woman being found seriously injured.
She was pronounced dead a short a time later by the South Western Ambulance Service.
The man who has been arrested on suspicion of murder is in his 30s, and was taken in to custody at Melksham Police Station.
Detective Chief Inspector Darren Hannant, from Wiltshire Police, said: "Naturally people will be alarmed due to the large police presence in the area as we carry out our inquiries.
"I would like to reiterate that we have made an arrest and there is no risk posed to the wider community.
"The local community are likely to see a significant police presence in this area for a number of days.
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"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two victims.
"We would like to thank the local community in advance for their understanding and patience while we carry out our inquiries."