Murder hunt after two women found dead at Yorkshire house

A MURDER investigation has been launched after two women were found dead at a house in South Yorkshire.
By Rob Parsons, Crime Correspondent
Published 23rd Jul 2013, 16:41 BST
Police at the scene of a house in Wath upon Dearne where the bodies of two women have been foundPolice at the scene of a house in Wath upon Dearne where the bodies of two women have been found
Police at the scene of a house in Wath upon Dearne where the bodies of two women have been found

The women, who have not yet been identified, were discovered at the property in Sandygate, Wath-upon-Dearne, around 8pm yesterday.

A local man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is said to be “assisting police with enquiries”.

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An area of Sandygate was still cordoned off today while the investigation continues, with scenes of crime officers seen outside a bungalow in the area.

A post-mortem is expected to take place later today to establish the cause of death but no further details have been released.

Anyone with information should phone South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 1035 of Monday, 22 July, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.