Police have launched an investigation following the sudden and unexplained deaths of a man and a woman at a residential property in Kingston, South London.
The tragic discovery was made during a welfare check at an address on Water Lane around 11:10am on Friday, 23 May 2025. Upon entering the property, officers found the body of a woman in her 70s and a man in his 40s.
Both deaths are being treated as “unexpected”, and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place in the coming days to determine the cause.
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Police Investigating Circumstances
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said:
Community Response
The incident has shocked the quiet Kingston neighbourhood, with local residents expressing sadness and concern. One neighbour told MyLondon, “We never saw any signs of trouble. It’s very upsetting for something like this to happen so close to home.”
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