Bodies of man, six-year-old girl and two dogs found at Isle of Wight home
THE bodies of a six-year-old girl and a man have been found following an incident at a home on the Isle of Wight, according to police.
A man and a six-year-old girl were found dead in a home in Isle of Wight
Hampshire police, who arrived at the scen after 10am, said two dogs were also found dead at the £250,000 house.
The schoolgirl, who dreamed of being a Disney princess, was rushed to St Mary's Hospital in Newport on the island but died shortly after arriving.
A police cordon was placed around the house in East Cowes yesterday after the discovery.
A Hampshire police spokesman said: "Detectives are now in a position to name the two people who died following an incident in East Cowes yesterday (Wednesday, June 1).
The incident happened in the town of East Cowes
At this stage we are treating this as an isolated incident and we would like to reassure the community that there is no wider risk
"Darren Flux-Edmonds, 44, was found dead by officers at an address in Cromwell Avenue.
"His daughter Keziah Flux-Edmonds, 6, was found unconscious at the address and was taken to St Mary’s Hospital. She died a short time later.
"Investigations into the exact circumstances of the deaths are ongoing today on behalf of the coroner and post mortems are being carried out today.
"The family, who are being supported by specialist officers, has asked for privacy at this very difficult time and we would urge media to respect their wishes."
Police also found the bodies of two dogs
Hampshire Constabulary have launched a probe into their deaths, but confirmed they have identified everyone they want to speak to.
Flowers, lit candles, cuddly toys - including Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck - and tributes have also been laid outside the home where police remain today.
One resident said: “The family that live there are really nice people. It is such a shock and terrible news about the little girl.”