Police have named a married couple who were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide.
Officers were called to an address in Shrewsbury Crescent, Sunderland, on Thursday evening, where they found two bodies.
Northumbria Police said Kay Martin, 49, who lived at the address, was murdered.
Alan Martin and Kay Martin were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Sunderland
Officers were called to an address in Shrewsbury Crescent, Sunderland, on Thursday evening, where they found two bodies
The force said Alan Martin, 53, of Gardiner Square, Sunderland, also died and there was not believed to be any third party involvement in his death.
Northumbria Police said they were married.
Forensic teams gathered evidence at the address over the weekend.
Detectives investigating the case are not looking for anyone else in connection with Mrs Martin’s murder and a report will now be prepared for the coroner.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Bond said: ‘This is a tragic case which has resulted in the deaths of Alan Martin and Kay Martin.
Northumbria Police said Kay Martin, 49 (pictured left), who lived at the address, was murdered
The force said Alan Martin, 53 (pictured right), also died and there was not believed to be any third party involvement in his death
This is thought to be the most recent photo of the couple with Northumbria Police confirming that they were married
Speaking about the deaths of the couple, Detective Chief Inspector Phil Bond described it as a ‘tragic case’
He also reassured residents living nearby that the killing was an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public
‘I would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the family and specialist officers are on hand to offer any support they need.
‘A report will now be prepared for the coroner.
‘I know what impact incidents such as this can have for any community.
‘I would like to thank residents living in the area for their patience and cooperation and offer reassurance that this was an isolated incident – and there is no wider threat to the public.’
Forensic teams were pictured as they gathered evidence at the address over the weekend
Detectives investigating the case are not looking for anyone else in connection with Mrs Martin’s murder and a report will now be prepared for the coroner