Investigations are underway after a woman was found dead and a man died from a fall in the West Country. Emergency services were called to a home in Illogan, Cornwall, where a woman in her 60s was pronounced dead at around 6.55am this morning, Friday, January 10.
Soon afterwards, police were called to a stretch of the A30 following concerns for the welfare of a man in his 50s. The man subsequently fell from a bridge and was pronounced dead at the scene. The two deaths are believed to be linked.
Devon and Cornwall Police said both were known to each other and the force does not believe anyone else is involved in the incident. The next of kin of both people have been informed and an investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Detective Superintendent Jon Bancroft said: “This is an incredibly sad incident and we are doing all we can to support the next-of-kin of the people who have died.
“Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what happened and cordons have been in place to allow for a thorough investigation of the scenes. It is not believed anyone else was involved in the incident and enquiries will continue to find out the full circumstances surrounding the deaths.
“I would like to reassure the community that this is being treated as an isolated incident and at this time we are not seeking anyone else in connection to the deaths. There will be an increased police presence in the areas and we would encourage anyone to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team if they have any concerns.”
Anyone with information can contact police online or by telephone on 101, quoting log number 131 of 10/01/25.