A man and woman have been found dead at a house in Milton Keynes.

Thames Valley Police has launched an investigation into the unexplained deaths of a couple at an address in Thompson Street after receiving a call from a member of the public at around 1:15pm yesterday (February 20).

Officers arrived at the scene to find the bodies of a man and a woman, which are both being treated as unexplained deaths at this stage.

The couple's next of kin have been informed.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Dominique Muldoon said: “This is a tragic incident in which two people have lost their lives. Our thoughts are with the couple’s family at this extremely difficult time.

“Thames Valley Police is investigating the circumstances of the man and woman’s deaths, but at this time they are being treated as unexplained and this is an isolated incident.

“You will see a continued police presence in the area as enquiries continue jointly with our emergency services partners.”