Epsom College head found dead with her husband and daughter
The head teacher of private school Epsom College has been found dead along with her husband and seven-year-old daughter in a property on school grounds.
Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie were found dead at 01:10 GMT on Sunday.
Police say they believe it is an isolated incident “with no third-party involvement.”
They say they were called to the Surrey school by the local ambulance service.
Det Ch Insp Kimball Edey said: “On behalf of Surrey Police, my team, and I, I first want to express my sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Emma, Lettie and George, as well as to the students and staff of Epsom College, for their tragic loss.
“I want to give my assurance that we will conduct a thorough investigation into what took place… and hope to be able to bring some peace in these traumatic circumstances. I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”
Emma Pattison became the College’s first female head only five months ago. She had previously been head teacher of a south London school, where she was based for six years.
Her husband George was a chartered accountant who was director of a management consultancy firm called Tanglewood 2016, according to Companies House.
The school has appointed Paul Williams as acting headmaster.
Insp Jon Vale, Epsom and Ewell’s borough commander, said: “We’re aware that this tragic incident will have caused concern and upset in the local community.
“While this is believed to be an isolated incident, in the coming days our local officers will remain in the area to offer reassurance to students, parents, teachers and the local community.
“I would like to thank the school and the community for their understanding and patience while the investigation continues.”
Surrey Police say the deaths had been reported to the coroner.
