Thornton Curtis deaths: Murder inquiry after man and woman found dead

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Police were called to the shooting school on Friday

A man and a woman have been found dead at a North Lincolnshire shooting school, prompting a murder inquiry.

Police said they were found at the White Lodge Shooting School in College Road, Thornton Curtis, on Friday but added no-one else was being sought in connection with the deaths.

Officers were called to the property at about 15:40 BST amid safety concerns.

Police said inquiries were ongoing but said there was no risk to the wider public.

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Officers said they responded to a call about concern for safety

"A homicide investigation has commenced, and both deaths are being treated as suspicious at this time until we establish the facts," he said.

Further details about the man and woman have not yet been released. The next of kin of both victims have been informed, police say.

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There is no risk to the wider public, said detectives

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