Elderly couple are found dead in their home next to a heater after neighbours reported a gas leak
- An elderly man and woman found dead in their home that had a heater left on
- Emergency services called to Hurstville in Sydney’s south on Saturday morning
- NSW Police attended the property after reports of a concern for welfare
An elderly man and woman have been found dead in their home next to a heater after neighbours reported a gas leak.
Emergency services were called the property on Dora Street in Hurstville in Sydney’s south at 9.50am on Saturday.
Officers attended the property after reports of a concern for welfare in the home.
Emergency services were called the property on Dora Street in Hurstville (pictured) in Sydney’s south at 9.50am on Saturday
When firefighters entered the home they found that a heater had been left on.
Upon further inspection, the bodies of the two deceased people were found a short time later.
A spokesperson from New South Wales Police told Daily Mail Australia the deaths don’t appear to be suspicious.
There is a possibility the two elderly people may have been dead for a number of days.
A crime scene has been established at the property as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Officers attended the property after reports of a concern for welfare in the home (stock image)