Man arrested on suspicion of double murder in Salisbury

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of two women at a house in Salisbury.

Officers from Wiltshire police received a call from a member of the public at about 2.45pm on Monday after reports of a disturbance at a property on Wessex Road in the Lavistock area of the city.

Police found the body of one woman and another who had serious injuries. Paramedics from South Western ambulance service pronounced the second woman dead a short time later.

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody at Melksham police station.

Cordons have been placed around Manor Road, Kelsey Road and Wessex Road. Only residents of these roads would be permitted to pass through police barriers, the force said.

DCI Darren Hannant said: “Naturally people will be alarmed due to the large police presence in the area as we carry out our inquiries. I would like to reiterate that we have made an arrest and there is no risk posed to the wider community.”

He said officers would remain in the area over the next few days. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two victims. We would like to thank the local community in advance for their understanding and patience while we carry out our inquiries,” Hannant said.