Poole 'murder suicide': Elderly couple found dead at home in Christmas tragedy pictured A couple in their 70s who were found dead at home in a "suspected murder suicide" on New Years Eve have been pictured for the first time.
There will be an increased police presence in the area and we would encourage anyone to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team if they have any concerns or information.
Elderly couple Michael and Heather Newton were tragically discovered in their home in Lilliput, near Poole Harbour in Dorset on Tuesday at 11.35am.
Detective Inspector Ian Allen, of Dorset Police, said: "This is a very sad incident and we are doing all we can to support the next of kin.
Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish exactly what happened and a cordon is in place to allow a thorough investigation of the scene to take place.
