Couple named after their bodies found with rifle

A joined mates successful their 70s who were recovered dormant successful their location on with a firearm and a dormant canine person been named.

The bodies of Christine Jefferies, 72, and Stephen Jefferies, 74, were discovered by South Wales Police successful Morfa Crescent successful Trowbridge, Cardiff, connected Saturday afternoon.

The unit said detectives were not presently seeking anyone other successful transportation with the deaths.

“Extensive inquiries are continuing arsenic we found the tragic events which took spot connected Saturday," said Det Ch Insp Lianne Rees.

Police were alerted astatine astir 14:50 BST connected Saturday aft neighbours reported concerns astir the couple.

The couple's favored canine - believed to beryllium a cocker spaniel - had been changeable and a firearm was recovered from the spot by the police.

"Our thoughts are with the household and friends of Christine and Stephen Jefferies astatine this hard time," added Ms Rees.

"I would similar to convey the assemblage for their continued enactment and knowing portion we advancement the investigation."