Murder investigation launched after two people killed

Police are investigating the deaths of two people in a house in south-east London.

The victims, a man and a woman, were found dead at the property in Plumstead on Tuesday night.

A murder investigation has been launched and a 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deaths.

The victims have not yet been formally identified, but their next of kin have been informed.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out to establish the cause of death.

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "Police were called at approximately 10.10pm on Tuesday, 22 November to reports of two people found unresponsive at a residential address in Plumstead.

"Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. Inside the property, two people, a man and a woman, were found deceased.

"The next of kin of the deceased have been informed. Formal identification awaits."

"A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody at a south London police station.

"Enquiries continue."

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Met’s incident room on 020 8721 4005 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.