Boy, 5, and man, 41, found dead in house as police investigate

Police were called to the address in Hopyard Close, Leicester, at 9pm on Monday after the boy and the man were found unconscious. East Midlands Ambulance Service and the air ambulance also attended but both were declared dead at the scene.

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An investigation is being carried out into the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the events leading up to the incident, Leicestershire Police has said.

At this stage they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Sinski, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit major crime team, said: “Following the tragic news that a child and a man have died, detectives are working to understand what happened inside the address last night.

“I understand this incident will raise many questions but our investigation is currently in its very early stages.

“I can reassure people that there is no risk to the public and at this time we do not believe anyone else was involved in the incident.

“Families of the two deceased are being supported by officers at this very difficult time.”

A police cordon remained in place at the mid-terrace property on Tuesday evening.