UPDATE: Death of two people in Thamesmead

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man and a woman in Thamesmead.

Police were called shortly before 15:00hrs on Tuesday, 11 March after concerns were raised for the welfare of the occupants of an address in Holstein Way, Thamesmead.

Emergency services attended and gained entry to the property.

Once inside they located a man and woman with serious injuries. They were sadly declared dead at the scene.

Both of their next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Formal identification has taken place. The woman who died was 51-year-old Michelle Mileham and the man who died was 53-year-old Gordon Mileham – they were siblings.

A post-mortem examination gave cause of death for both parties as stab injuries. Michelle’s death is being treated as murder; Gordon’s death is not being treated as suspicious and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

An inquest will open on 10 April at Croydon Coroner's Court.