Community in shock as police investigate disturbing incident.

A quiet community in Costessey, near Norwich, is in shock following the grim discovery of four family members found dead in their home. Police responded to a call from a member of the public and, upon breaking into the property, discovered the bodies. A knife was reportedly found in nearby woodland, but authorities state there is no current indication that it is connected to the incident.

Detectives from the Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team are leading the investigation, and a police cordon is in place. Forensic investigations at the scene are ongoing, and formal identification of the deceased has not yet taken place. The family includes a 45-year-old man, a 36-year-old woman, and two young girls.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Burgess, leading the investigation, stated, “Our investigation is in the very early stages, and this is clearly a very distressing and tragic incident. While we’re following a number of lines of enquiry, at this time we believe this is an isolated incident.”

Neighbours reported police going door-to-door, seeking information on any activities between 5 am and 8 am. The incident occurred on the Queen’s Hills housing estate, located six miles northwest of Norwich city centre. The community is described as quiet, and residents expressed shock at the unusual and tragic events unfolding.

Gary Blundell, a local Lib Dem councillor, emphasized that there is no risk to the public and expressed shock at the incident, stating, “It’s shocking – it just proves these sorts of things can happen anywhere. My heart goes out to anybody involved in this.”

Details about the family are still emerging, and local residents shared that a man from the house was reported missing just before Christmas. The community reportedly joined in the search, utilizing a drone to survey the area. The missing man was later found walking along the Fairway near Allan Bedford Crescent.

Queen’s Hills, a new-build housing estate on the western edge of Costessey, has an estimated population of 5,000 people residing in 2,000 homes. The incident has left the community grappling with shock and disbelief, awaiting further information as the investigation progresses.