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Channel 4 star, 24, found dead alongside girlfriend’s body sparking murder probe as heartbroken colleagues pay tribute
Daniel was a star of 999: On The Front Line
A CHANNEL 4 TV star is understood to have been found dead alongside his girlfriend as heartbroken colleagues and pals pay tribute.
A double murder probe has been launched by Staffordshire Police after they found the two bodies, believed to be 24-year-old Daniel Duffield and Lauren Evans, 22, inside a house on Tuesday.
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Daniel had shared a photo of himself with Lauren on his Instagram story at a bowling alley just two weeks ago, with the caption: "Friday fun date night."
Daniel was a paramedic and star of the Channel 4 show 999: On The Front Line - which follows ambulance crews as they respond to calls.
Student mental health nurse Lauren's mum Karen, 53, and dad Steven, 54, from the village of Pen-y-fai, near Bridgend, are said to be distraught.
The family were described as "quiet" by neighbours and often do things together.
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Neighbours on Coed Y Cando, Pen-y-Fai, were "shocked" and said that Lauren was a "very friendly" girl.
One told: "She always said hi and they are a nice family. This is a terrible shock for everyone."
Another added Lauren, who had graduated from Swansea University, was "no trouble" and described her as a "lovely girl".
Daniel Duffield stars in Chanel 4 series 999: On the Front Line
She is believed to have moved to Staffordshire last year.
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A pal on Facebook said: "Sending love and hugs to Lauren’s family. Absolutely heartbreaking."
Another added: "I love you both so much! But going to miss you both even more. Rest in paradise my beautiful friends."
Daniel's crew mate and co-star on the Channel 4 show Ellie posted a tribute to social media following his "tragic" death.
She said: "Never in a million years did I think I'd have to sit and write this and yet I'm still trying to come to terms with it.
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"I just want to express how special you [were] to me, not only my best friend at work and the best crew mate but one of my best friends who had a massive impact on day to day life, the most kind hearted person who always had time to help others, who made me laugh every day and always would pick up the phone whenever I was in need.
"Dan I can't believe you're actually gone."
She added: "We were meant to go out together this week and I was looking forward to seeing you. Even the phone call we had this morning an hour before you [were] gone I'll never forget, love you forever Dan."
Daniel's sister also paid tribute on social media, saying she never thought she would have to write the post about her "beautiful brother".
She said: "My beautiful brother has left us today I’m so distraught you’ve gone.
"I will never come to terms with it that your no longer here you was such a bright soul always helping other people making them smile, laugh saving lives but unfortunately you couldn’t help yourself.
"I will forever cherish you and us growing up together you will always be in my heart was the best brother I could of ever asked for forever 24 RIP Daniel Duffield.
"I’ll always miss you and love you forever untill we meet again rip brother."
Daniel appeared on the eleventh series of the show, which followed West Midlands Ambulance crews.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said he had been employed by the trust at its hub in Willenhall, the .
Senior operations manager Richard Barratt said: “Daniel Duffield was a well-known member of staff and always keen to help and support his colleagues. His death at such a young age is a great tragedy.
“I hope Daniel’s family can take some comfort from the hundreds of patients he helped through his time as a paramedic. Our thoughts go out to the families of both of those found at the scene.”
Staffordshire Police said their bodies were found at a property on Alpine Drive, Hednesford, Cannock, by paramedics at around 12.30pm on Tuesday.
The force said formal identification is yet to take place but they had referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to recent police contact.
Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison, from Staffordshire Police Major Investigations Department, said: “My thoughts are very much with the families at this time.
“I know this news has understandably shaken the local community. I’d like to reassure everyone that we’ve got a specialist team of officers working extensive hours to fully investigate what happened and support the families of those affected.
“We completely understand that lots of people want to know more about what happened, but we’d like to reiterate that speculation isn’t helpful to families at this distressing time.
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“I would like to thank everyone who has already come forward with information and ask that people continue to get in touch if they’ve got any information that can help us.”
Police said they were continuing to carry out enquiries today and asked for anyone with information to get in touch.
Police statement in full
Our enquiries into a murder investigation in Hednesford are continuing after two people were found dead inside a house.
At about 12.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 25 June), we were alerted by our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service who were at an address on Alpine Drive in Hednesford.
Sadly, a woman and a man were found dead inside.
Formal identification is still due to take place, but we believe both of their identities to be 22-year-old Lauren Evans, from Bridgend, South Wales, and 24-year-old Daniel Duffield, from Cannock.
A team of specially-trained officers are continuing to support their families at this distressing time.
We’ve referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to recent police contact.
A number of officers are still in the area today carrying out enquiries to understand more about what happened.
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