Police have launched a murder probe after a paramedic who starred in Channel 4’s 999: On The Front Line was found dead beside a woman at a home.
The bodies of Daniel Duffield, 24, who features on the show, and Lauren Evans, 22, were discovered by the 24-year-old’s colleagues at the house in Hednesford on Tuesday.
Staffordshire Police said officers were alerted by West Midlands Ambulance Service at around 12.30pm and attended an address on Alpine Drive.
A woman and a man were found dead inside the property. Formal identification is still due to take place, but the force believes she is Ms Evans, from Bridgend, South Wales, and he is Mr Duffield, from Cannock.
The force subsequently launched a murder investigation, with enquiries ongoing.
Staffordshire Police also said it has referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as officers were recently in contact with the pair.
Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison, from the force’s 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.”
People can submit information that may help the investigation to the police’s online portal.
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