Investigation launched after man and woman in their 70's found dead in Poole
Their bodies were discovered at an address in Anthony's Avenue
Last updated 2nd Jan 2025
Detectives have launched an investigation after a man and woman were found dead at an address in Poole.
The incident in Anthony’s Avenue was reported to police at 11.35am on New Year's Eve.
Officers attended, with the ambulance service, and the bodies of a man and a woman – both aged in their 70s – were located within the property. An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of both deaths.
The man and the woman were known to each other. The next kin have been informed and the coroner has been notified.
Police have confirmed today (Thursday 2nd) that the man's death is not being treated as suspicious, while the woman's is being called 'unexplained'.
Detective Inspector Ian Allen, of Dorset Police, said: “This is a very sad incident and we are doing all we can to support the next of kin.
“Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what happened and a cordon is in place to allow a thorough investigation of the scene to take place.
“At this time, it is not believed anyone else was involved in the incident and enquiries will continue to find out the full circumstances surrounding the deaths.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have any information to help our investigation to please contact Dorset Police.
“We are trying to establish a timeline of what happened, but are currently considering the period over the Christmas holidays until today.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area and we would encourage anyone to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team if they have any concerns or information.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240198989.