Update on Hednesford murder investigation

Our enquiries into a murder investigation in Hednesford are continuing after two people were found dead inside a house.

Our enquiries into a murder investigation in Hednesford are continuing after two people were found dead inside a house.

At about 12.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 25 June), we were alerted by our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service who were at an address on Alpine Drive in Hednesford.

Sadly, a woman and a man were found dead inside.

Formal identification is still due to take place, but we believe both of their identities to be 22-year-old Lauren Evans, from Bridgend, South Wales, and 24-year-old Daniel Duffield, from Cannock.

A team of specially-trained officers are continuing to support their families at this distressing time.

We’ve referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to recent police contact.

A number of officers are still in the area today carrying out enquiries to understand more about what happened.

Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison, from our Major Investigations Department, said: “My thoughts are very much with the families at this time.

“I know this news has understandably shaken the local community. I’d like to reassure everyone that we’ve got a specialist team of officers working extensive hours to fully investigate what happened and support the families of those affected.

“We completely understand that lots of people want to know more about what happened, but we’d like to reiterate that speculation isn’t helpful to families at this distressing time.

“I would like to thank everyone who has already come forward with information and ask that people continue to get in touch if they’ve got any information that can help us.”

We’ve created an online portal where people can leave information that may help the investigation. You can access the Major Incident Public Portal, here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS24L14-PO1