Investigation launched following mysterious deaths of four individuals

Norfolk Police has pledged to be “open and transparent” as they face an investigation into their conduct regarding the deaths of four individuals at a residence on Friday. The victims include Kanticha Noon, 36, her sister’s husband Bartlomiej Kuczynski, and his two daughters, seven-year-old Downreuang and twelve-year-old Jasmin. The tragic incident has prompted the force to refer itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).

Chief Constable Paul Sanford expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, “Following the identification of the earlier 999 call, the constabulary referred itself to the IOPC who will now investigate. It is because of this process that I choose my words carefully; not because I don’t want to be open and honest, but because I have a duty to protect the integrity of any investigation that needs to follow.”

Kanticha Noon, who was visiting her sister’s family from Thailand, had no apparent warning signs leading up to the tragedy, according to her best friend Naty Wathanakul. The revelation that police ignored a 999 call made just before 6 am on Friday by an individual inside the residence has raised questions about the force’s response.

Chief Constable Paul Sanford acknowledged the tragedy, expressing, “This is a tragic and horrific incident, and my thoughts, and that of the entire constabulary, remain with the family of those involved. I’m aware this incident has also caused great upset and shock in Costessey, the wider community and beyond.”

The police will now undergo an IOPC investigation to assess their actions in connection with the deaths. Chief Constable Sanford emphasized, “It will be for this investigation to identify and consider the circumstances and to consider if there were any issues with the response.”

The incident has sparked a wider review of police working practices, with Chief Constable Sanford stating, “I will not wait for the outcome of this investigation to review our working practices, and that process has started.” Additionally, the constabulary is undergoing a routine inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.

As the community grapples with the shock and grief of the tragic events, many await answers about the police response and the circumstances leading to the deaths of four individuals. A deeper review is now in progress to provide the reassurance that both the public and law enforcement need in responding to emergency calls.