Man and woman found dead hours apart from each other in a potential murder-suicide

A man and woman have been found dead hours apart from each other in a potential murder-suicide in Dagenham today.

The woman, in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene in east London at roughly 12.50pm today. Her death is being treated as suspicious.

Two hours later, a man, also in his 30s, was found dead on a road less than a mile away. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

Pictures from the area show that a police cordon has been set up, as well as a forensics tent. Investigators were also seen wearing forensic clothing at the scene.

Officers have also cordoned off the Hawkwell House tower block in the area.

The cordons are expected to remain for some time while The Metropolitan Police continue to work to establish the events surrounding the discovery.

Barking and Dagenham police said: 'Police were called at approximately 12.50 on Saturday, August 6, to Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, to reports of a person found unresponsive.

'A female, aged in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is being treated as suspicious at this stage.

'At around 14.50 police were called to Gosfield Road, Dagenham, to reports of a man found unresponsive.

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