Police investigating a car wash fight discover double murder scene after going to arrest suspect

Police investigating a fight at a car wash uncover a double murder scene after going to a house to arrest a suspect.

Officers were first called to the car wash on Campbell Road in Stoke-on-Trent at 2:04pm today after reports of a sexual assault involving a man and a woman.

A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital by paramedics but his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Police then traveled to a house on Flax Street where they arrested a 49-year-old woman from Stoke-on-Trent.

Two injured and unconscious people were found inside the building.

Despite efforts by paramedics, both victims tragically died at the scene.

Their families have been notified and are supported by trained officers, Staffordshire Police said.

The woman has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison said: ‘This is a tragic case and we are working hard to understand more about what happened leading up to the deaths of these two people.

“We are asking people not to speculate on the circumstances at this stage as this is distressing to family and friends and could hamper our investigation.

“We understand that this incident may cause concern in the local community and beyond. We know that the woman arrested is related to the people and we do not believe there is a greater threat to the public at this time.

“There are currently cordons at a house on Flax Street and at a car wash on Campbell Road.”

Anyone with information that could help is asked to get in touch as soon as possible.

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