Sheffield: Double murder inquiry couple named locally

The couple, aged in their 70s, were pronounced dead at the scene

A couple whose deaths sparked a murder inquiry in Sheffield have been named locally as Mary and Brian Andrews.

Police were called to a house in Terrey Road, Totley, just after 10:15 GMT on Sunday and a man and woman were found "critically injured".

The couple, aged in their 70s, were pronounced dead at the scene, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said.

A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in custody, according to police.

Officers have asked anyone with information about what happened to contact them.

Police were called to Terrey Road in Totley on Sunday morning