Investigation following deaths of woman and man

The A30 eastbound was closed while police investigated the incident

Detectives have launched an investigation into the deaths of two people in the Illogan area of Cornwall.

Emergency services were called to an address in Churchtown Road at about 06:55 GMT where a woman aged in her 60s was found dead inside the property.

Officers attended an area of the A30 a short time later following concern for the welfare of a man aged in his 50s. The man subsequently fell from a bridge and was declared dead at the scene.

Police said the man and the woman were known to each other.

They said the next of kin of both people have been informed and were being supported by trained officers.

An investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of both deaths.

The eastbound carriageway of the A30 was closed as part of the investigation and reopened at about 13:30.

Det Supt Jon Bancroft said: "This is an incredibly sad incident and we are doing all we can to support the next of kin of the people who have died.

"Officers are carrying out inquiries to establish exactly what happened and cordons have been in place to allow for a thorough investigation of the scenes.

"It is not believed anyone else was involved in the incident and inquiries will continue to find out the full circumstances surrounding the deaths," he said.

"I would like to reassure the community that this is being treated as an isolated incident and at this time we are not seeking anyone else in connection to the deaths."