Husband and wife found dead had gunshot wounds

Police said two legally held firearms were found at the property in Exmouth

Two people found dead at a property in Devon both suffered gunshot wounds, police have said.

Husband and wife, John Perkins, 66, and Kathryn Perkins, 67, were pronounced dead at a property at Briar Close, Exmouth, at 18:30 BST on 7 May.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said the fatalities were linked and Mrs Perkins' death was being treated as suspicious.

They added that two legally held firearms had been located at the property and been seized.

Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths, the spokesperson said.

A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said a voluntary referral had been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, in accordance with normal practice for matters relating to firearms licensing.