Police on the scene in Terrey Road, Dore, today (Picture: Ben Lack-YappApp)

A murder investigation has been launched after a man and woman were found dead at their home in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire Police were called to the property, on Terrey Road in Dore, at 10.15am.

A man and a woman, both in their seventies, were pronounced dead at the scene.

A 51-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Chief Superintendent Shelley Hemsley, from Sheffield district, said: ‘This incident will have no doubt caused a lot of concern within the community and our thoughts remain with the families of the pair who have sadly lost their lives this morning.

‘We have a number of officers at the scene and expect them to be there for quite some time today as we carry out a thorough investigation.

‘Anyone who may have any information – no matter how small it may seem – should contact us as it may assist with our enquiries.’

Information can be passed to us by calling 101 quoting log number 305 of 27 November 2022.

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A 51-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.