2 days ago
Bodies found in granny flat: investigation under way into 'suspicious' deaths
Investigators have descended on a leafy, suburban street after two bodies were discovered in a backyard granny flat.
The bodies were discovered at 9.30pm on June 11 in the Cannons Parade flat in Forestville on Sydney's Northern Beaches after a friend of the deceased asked police to check on the couple.
A man, believed to be aged in his 40s, and a woman, believed to be aged in her 50s, were found at the flat, police said. They are yet to be formally identified.
Detective Superintendent John Duncan said the couple hadn't been seen since June 7.
They were known to the NSW Police "for minor matters", but the detective superintendent said they had no reported history of domestic violence in NSW.
Emergency services forced entry to the flat, as "the premise was secure on police arrival," Detective Superintendent Duncan said.
Their cause of death is yet to be established, but the detective superintendent said the bodies suffered lacerations.
Three pets - two dogs and a cat - were in the flat with the bodies, police said. The animals were taken to a vet for assessment.
"If anybody has any information about any suspicious activity in Cannon's Parade over the last four days, we encourage them to contact either Northern Beaches Police or Crime Stoppers on 1-800-333-000," Detective Superintendent Duncan said.
Investigators have established a crime scene, and inquiries under Strike Force Donnybrook have begun into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Information is treated in strict confidence.
Support is available for those who may be distressed:
Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Men's Referral Service 1300 776 491; 13 Yarn 13 92 76; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732.
Investigators have descended on a leafy, suburban street after two bodies were discovered in a backyard granny flat.
The bodies were discovered at 9.30pm on June 11 in the Cannons Parade flat in Forestville on Sydney's Northern Beaches after a friend of the deceased asked police to check on the couple.
A man, believed to be aged in his 40s, and a woman, believed to be aged in her 50s, were found at the flat, police said. They are yet to be formally identified.
Detective Superintendent John Duncan said the couple hadn't been seen since June 7.
They were known to the NSW Police "for minor matters", but the detective superintendent said they had no reported history of domestic violence in NSW.
Emergency services forced entry to the flat, as "the premise was secure on police arrival," Detective Superintendent Duncan said.
Their cause of death is yet to be established, but the detective superintendent said the bodies suffered lacerations.
Three pets - two dogs and a cat - were in the flat with the bodies, police said. The animals were taken to a vet for assessment.
"If anybody has any information about any suspicious activity in Cannon's Parade over the last four days, we encourage them to contact either Northern Beaches Police or Crime Stoppers on 1-800-333-000," Detective Superintendent Duncan said.
Investigators have established a crime scene, and inquiries under Strike Force Donnybrook have begun into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Information is treated in strict confidence.
Support is available for those who may be distressed:
Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Men's Referral Service 1300 776 491; 13 Yarn 13 92 76; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732.
Investigators have descended on a leafy, suburban street after two bodies were discovered in a backyard granny flat.
The bodies were discovered at 9.30pm on June 11 in the Cannons Parade flat in Forestville on Sydney's Northern Beaches after a friend of the deceased asked police to check on the couple.
A man, believed to be aged in his 40s, and a woman, believed to be aged in her 50s, were found at the flat, police said. They are yet to be formally identified.
Detective Superintendent John Duncan said the couple hadn't been seen since June 7.
They were known to the NSW Police "for minor matters", but the detective superintendent said they had no reported history of domestic violence in NSW.
Emergency services forced entry to the flat, as "the premise was secure on police arrival," Detective Superintendent Duncan said.
Their cause of death is yet to be established, but the detective superintendent said the bodies suffered lacerations.
Three pets - two dogs and a cat - were in the flat with the bodies, police said. The animals were taken to a vet for assessment.
"If anybody has any information about any suspicious activity in Cannon's Parade over the last four days, we encourage them to contact either Northern Beaches Police or Crime Stoppers on 1-800-333-000," Detective Superintendent Duncan said.
Investigators have established a crime scene, and inquiries under Strike Force Donnybrook have begun into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Information is treated in strict confidence.
Support is available for those who may be distressed:
Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Men's Referral Service 1300 776 491; 13 Yarn 13 92 76; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732.
Investigators have descended on a leafy, suburban street after two bodies were discovered in a backyard granny flat.
The bodies were discovered at 9.30pm on June 11 in the Cannons Parade flat in Forestville on Sydney's Northern Beaches after a friend of the deceased asked police to check on the couple.
A man, believed to be aged in his 40s, and a woman, believed to be aged in her 50s, were found at the flat, police said. They are yet to be formally identified.
Detective Superintendent John Duncan said the couple hadn't been seen since June 7.
They were known to the NSW Police "for minor matters", but the detective superintendent said they had no reported history of domestic violence in NSW.
Emergency services forced entry to the flat, as "the premise was secure on police arrival," Detective Superintendent Duncan said.
Their cause of death is yet to be established, but the detective superintendent said the bodies suffered lacerations.
Three pets - two dogs and a cat - were in the flat with the bodies, police said. The animals were taken to a vet for assessment.
"If anybody has any information about any suspicious activity in Cannon's Parade over the last four days, we encourage them to contact either Northern Beaches Police or Crime Stoppers on 1-800-333-000," Detective Superintendent Duncan said.
Investigators have established a crime scene, and inquiries under Strike Force Donnybrook have begun into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Information is treated in strict confidence.
Support is available for those who may be distressed:
Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Men's Referral Service 1300 776 491; 13 Yarn 13 92 76; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732.
