Staffordshire Police identify double-murder victims as Lauren Evans, 22, and Daniel Duffield, 24. The case has been referred to the IOPC due to recent police contact.
Bollywood Fever: Two young people killed in a double-murder have been named by police tonight. Early indications suggest that Lauren Evans, 22, and 24-year-old Daniel Duffield were the victims, although formal identification is still pending. Staffordshire Police have referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to recent police contact. It is believed that Mr. Duffield, from Cannock, worked for the local ambulance service, while Ms. Evans was from Bridgend, South Wales.
In a heartfelt Facebook post on Tuesday night, Mr. Duffield’s sister, Louise Duffield, expressed her grief: “Never ever thought I’d have to write this post (but) my beautiful brother has left us today. I’m so distraught you’ve gone. I will never come to terms with it that you’re no longer here. You (were) such a bright soul, always helping other people making them smile, laugh, saving lives but unfortunately you couldn’t help yourself.”
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police stated, “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.”
Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison from the Major Investigations Department added, “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. 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.”
The community remains in shock as police continue their investigation into the tragic deaths of Lauren Evans and Daniel Duffield.
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