Investigation after two women found dead in home

Officers were called to Caponflat Crescent, in Haddington, on Wednesday, December 13.

Investigation after two women found dead in home in East Lothian © Google Maps 2024

The deaths of two women at a property in East Lothian are being treated as “unexplained” by police.

Officers were called to Caponflat Crescent, in Haddington, after a report of concern was raised for the occupants of a house at around 3pm on Wednesday.

Upon entering, two women were pronounced dead.

The deaths are being treated as unexplained and enquires are ongoing, detectives said.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.10pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, police were called to a house in Caponflat Crescent, Haddington, after concern was raised for the occupants within. On attendance, two women were found deceased in the home.

“At this time, police are treating their deaths as unexplained but not suspicious, however enquiries are ongoing.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code