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09/08/2004
Lincolnshire police launch double murder inquiry
Police in Lincolnshire have launched a murder inquiry after discovering the bodies of a man and a woman at a bungalow in Trusthorpe.
A post mortem examination has revealed that the couple died as a result of gunshot wounds, the BBC has reported.
The discovery was made at around 9.30pm on Sunday evening when police were called to an address on Sutton Road, Trusthorpe. A police spokesperson said that they had identified the bodies but would not be making any details public until the families had been informed.
As a result of the incident, the A52 road between Mablethorpe and Trusthorpe has been closed. It will re-open after the full forensic examination of the scene is completed.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
(gmcg)
A post mortem examination has revealed that the couple died as a result of gunshot wounds, the BBC has reported.
The discovery was made at around 9.30pm on Sunday evening when police were called to an address on Sutton Road, Trusthorpe. A police spokesperson said that they had identified the bodies but would not be making any details public until the families had been informed.
As a result of the incident, the A52 road between Mablethorpe and Trusthorpe has been closed. It will re-open after the full forensic examination of the scene is completed.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
(gmcg)
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The police's protection of a couple murdered in a revenge attack, has been criticised in an investigation by an independent watchdog. John and Joan Stirland were found shot dead at their bungalow in the Lincolnshire village of Trusthorpe in 2004, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) found.
27 August 2004
Extension granted to question double murder suspect
Police holding a teenager in connection with the murders of a couple in Lincolnshire have been given an extension to continue questioning the suspect. Lincolnshire police have been granted leave to hold the 19-year-old for another 36 hours from 10am today.
Extension granted to question double murder suspect
Police holding a teenager in connection with the murders of a couple in Lincolnshire have been given an extension to continue questioning the suspect. Lincolnshire police have been granted leave to hold the 19-year-old for another 36 hours from 10am today.
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Murder victim talked to police moments before shootings
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Identities of Lincolnshire murder victims released
Lincolnshire police have released the identities of the couple who were murdered in Trusthorpe last Sunday. The two victims have been named as John Stirland, 55, and Joan Stirland, 53. Mr and Mrs Stirland had lived in Trusthorpe for six months after moving on from the Nottinghamshire area.
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