Police Investigate Tragic Deaths as Man Remains in Critical Condition

A man has been arrested following the discovery of a mother and daughter found dead at their home in Great Waldingfield, Suffolk. Suffolk Police responded to concerns for the safety of the occupants at a property on the Heath Estate, where the bodies of a 44-year-old woman and her 12-year-old daughter were found on Thursday morning.

A 46-year-old man was also found at the scene with serious injuries and was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where he remains in a critical but stable condition. Police have confirmed that the three individuals were known to each other and are treating the case as “contained,” with no wider risk to the public.

The cause of death for the woman was determined to be pressure to the neck, as confirmed by a post-mortem examination on Friday. A post-mortem for the young girl is expected to take place next week.

Although formal identification of the deceased has not yet been completed, the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. They are investigating previous, though not recent, contact between the family and the force, prompting a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

The incident also led to the evacuation of nearby homes due to a reported gas leak, though the area has since been declared safe. Suffolk Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them via their online portal or by calling 101 with reference number 57943/22. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously.