West Mercia Police have launched an investigation, after two people were found dead in a shed overnight in Shropshire.

Police have confirmed that a man and a woman have been found dead in a shed in the Bayston Hill area of Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“Emergency services are currently in attendance at a property in Newbrook Drive in Bayston Hill in Shrewsbury.

“Around 11pm last night (Thursday 1 June) concern was raised for the welfare of two people at the address. 

“Police have attended and sadly, two people, a man and a woman, have been found dead inside a shed.

“The deaths are currently being treated as unexplained, however, it is not believed anyone else is involved.”