A double murder investigation has been launched after the bodies of two females were found inside a house in Great Waldingfield Sudbury.

Police were called at just after 9.55am Thursday 8th September, to reports of concern for safety at a property on Heath Estate in the village.

Officers gained entry to the address and discovered two deceased females.

A seriously injured man was also located inside the property and was detained.  He was taken to hospital by air ambulance where he remains in a serious condition.

At this early stage of the investigation Police believe that this is a contained incident and there is no wider threat to the community.  Police understand that all three individuals were known to each other.