Hednesford murder investigation update

We can now confirm that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths of a woman and a man in Hednesford.

On Tuesday (25 June), we were alerted by our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service who were at an address in Alpine Drive in Hednesford.

Sadly, 22-year-old Lauren Evans, from Bridgend, South Wales, and 24-year-old Daniel Duffield, from Cannock, were found inside.

Post-mortems were concluded today (Friday 28 June). The cause of death is a matter for an inquest in due course.

As we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths, a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Specialist officers are continuing to support the families of those involved.

Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison, from our Major Investigations Department, said: “This incident has understandably devastated the families and loved ones of those involved.

“We’d like to reiterate that the families have asked for their privacy to be respected at this tragic time. Please respect that. And again, we’d like to remind you that speculation is unhelpful and hurtful to the families – and can hinder our investigation.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has given us information. We expect the scene to be released once we’ve finished all of our investigative work and forensic examination.”

You can report information that may help our investigation via the Major Incident Public Portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS24L14-PO1