Stoke-on-Trent murder inquiry as man and woman found dead

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Image caption, Police were called to Catalina Place on Saturday

A man and woman in their 70s have been found dead in Stoke-on-Trent, prompting a murder inquiry.

The pair were found by police officers at a house in Catalina Place, Meir Park, at about 13:00 BST on Saturday.

Staffordshire Police said a man and woman, both in their 70s, died at the scene.

The spokesman said officers were confident there was "no wider threat or risk to the community". Police are appealing for information.

"An investigation is being carried out to establish the circumstances of the incident," the spokesman said, adding: "At this stage, we are confident there is no wider threat or risk to the community.

"Their family are being supported by specialist officers," police said.

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