Police launch manhunt for ‘dangerous suspect’ in double murder probe after bodies of mother, 58, and son, 32, are discovered 24 hours apart
- Police in hunt for Anthony Russell, 28, who officers say is ‘considered dangerous’
- It comes after the body of David Williams, 32, was discovered in flat in Coventry
- His body was found on Monday, 24 hours after his mother Julie was found dead
- The 58-year-old was found dead at her flat in Riley Square, Coventry on Sunday
A manhunt has been launched for a ‘dangerous’ suspect in a double murder probe after the death of a mother and her son.
The body of David Williams, 32, was discovered 24 hours after his mother Julie Williams, 58, was found dead in her flat in Coventry.
Police are now hunting for Anthony Russell, 28, who they say is ‘considered dangerous’.
Police are hunting for Anthony Russell (pictured left), 28, who they say is ‘considered dangerous’. It comes after the body of David Williams, 32, was discovered 24 hours after his mother Julie Williams was found dead in her flat in Coventry
The hunt comes after the body of Mrs Williams, 58, was discovered at her flat at Emily Smith House, Riley Square, just before 11pm on Sunday. Pictured: Police at the scene
The hunt comes after the body of Mrs Williams was discovered at her flat at Emily Smith House, Riley Square, just before 11pm on Sunday.
The discovery of her body followed concerns for her welfare.
Mr Williams, who lived with his mother, was last seen on October 20 and reported missing on Saturday evening.
He was found dead at a nearby flat, also in Riley Square, at around 11.30pm on Monday.
West Midlands Police launched a double murder investigation.
Post-mortem examinations have yet to take place to determine the cause of their deaths, a force spokesperson said.
Mr Williams, who was last seen on October 20 and reported missing on Saturday evening, was found dead at a nearby flat, also in Riley Square, at around 11.30pm on Monday. Pictured: Police at the scene
Post-mortem examinations have yet to take place to determine the cause of their deaths, West Midlands Police said. Pictured: Police at the scene
West Midlands Police (pictured: An officer at the scene) have launched a double murder investigation
Russell, of no fixed address, but with links to Coventry, is ‘considered dangerous’ and it is thought he could have travelled south, possibly to Plymouth, Devon or Cornwall.
Detective Inspector Jim Mahon, from West Midlands Police homicide team, said: ‘These deaths are very sad and my thoughts are with David and Julie’s family at this difficult time.
‘Our investigation continues at significant pace but we need to find Russell as soon as possible.
‘I’m urging anyone with information about where he is to get in touch with us straight away.’
The public is asked not to approach him if seen, and instead phone police on 999.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and is in custody.