A man and woman, along with two young girls, were found dead in a house in Costessey, near Norwich at about 07:15 GMT on Friday. Post-mortem examinations are set to be conducted to determine the cause of their deaths. The man has been identified as Bartlomiej Kuczynski.
Norfolk Police has referred itself to the independent watchdog after failing to respond to a 999 call from the home at 06:00. This has raised concerns and prompted calls for investigations into the police response to the incident.
A heavy police presence remains in the area as investigations continue. The road by the home on the Queen’s Hills estate remains closed. The police have stated that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
This tragic incident has caused shock and upset in the local community. People have gathered to pay their respects and leave flowers near the home where the bodies were found.
This is the second time that Norfolk Police has referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) in relation to this incident. The first referral was due to a callout to the same house on 14 December as part of a missing persons inquiry.
The community has been left in shock by this devastating event. Reverend James Pinto has opened churches to provide people with the opportunity to come together, light a candle, pray, talk, and support one another. Residents of the estate have expressed disbelief and horror at what has happened, emphasizing that the area is typically quiet.
The investigation is ongoing, and post-mortem examinations are scheduled to take place to determine the cause of the victims’ deaths. The community is reeling from the tragedy and is seeking support and solace in one another during this difficult time. The overall historic background of this topic is unknown.