Tragic couple in their 60s pictured after three people killed at home in leafy village with murder probe underway

THREE people have been found dead after a “targeted attack” at a home in a leafy village.

A murder probe has been launched after Susan and Jeffrey Farrance, in their 60s, died at their sheltered accommodation property in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire.

Cops say a third man, in his 50s, was also found dead after the incident, which took place just before 10pm last night.

They said that there was evidence suggesting a “serious assault” had occurred in the sheltered housing where the bodies were discovered.

All three victims were previously known to each other, police confirmed.

Terrified residents living at Orchard House said they woke to the sounds of armed police before emergency services made the grim find on Tuesday night.

A large police presence continued today following the attack – which is said to have happened in the foyer of the building.

And officers admitted they are dealing with a “very complex enquiry.”

Thames Valley Police said in a statement: “The Major Crime Unit has launched a murder investigation following an incident in Bourne End.

“At around 9.55pm yesterday, officers attended an address in Spring Gardens following reports of a disturbance.

“Inside, officers found three people deceased and evidence to suggest a serious assault had occurred.

“The deceased are a man and a woman, both in their 60s and from Bourne End, and a man in his 50s from Hazlemere, Bucks. All known to each other.”

A pathologist and a large number of senior detectives from the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Team were seen entering and leaving the flats today.

One resident living within the Orchard House complex, who wished to remain unnamed, said: “I woke up find to armed officers with guns, going bang bang bang and I saw forensic science officers later.

“The attack took place in the main foyer of the flats.

“Everyone who goes in or out has to sign their name. Last night it was chaos.”

Senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “We have launched a murder investigation after the discovery of three people deceased within the property.

‘MAJOR INCIDENT’

“The next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, our thoughts remain with them at this most difficult time.

“We are in the very early stages of this investigation and we are dealing with a very complex enquiry, which appears a targeted attack. We are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.

“We would ask anyone who may have heard a disturbance or who may have seen anyone or anything unusual in or around Orchard House or Spring Gardens between 5pm and 10pm yesterday to please come forward and call 101.

“A scene watch is likely to be in place for a number of days at very least, which is likely to have an impact on local residents and we would like to thank them in advance for their patience.

“Members of the pubic are likely to see an increased police presence while we continue to investigate and we would advise anyone with any concerns to please speak to one of our uniformed officers.”

A Red Kite Housing spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident at one of our sheltered schemes, Orchard House in Bourne End. 

“We are currently working with the police to help assist with their investigation.”

South Central Ambulance Service has been contacted for information.