POLICE have launched a murder investigation after an elderly woman was found dead and her husband with life threatening injuries.

The couple were discovered at home in the quiet village of Langwith Junction, Derbyshire, following the horror attack on Saturday morning.

Officers raced to the scene at about 9.30am following reports that two people were hurt.

A man and woman, both 88, were then discovered at the house in Station Road.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene while the man was rushed to hospital for life-threatening injuries where he remains.

The family of the couple have been made aware of the "shocking incident" and are being supported by specialist officers.

Cops remain at the scene and there will be a significant police presence for some time.

Derbyshire Police Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Hayley Barnett, said: “This is an understandably shocking incident for the community in Langwith Junction and our thoughts are with everyone affected – in particular those family and friends of the man and woman.

“Residents in and around Station Road will see an increased police presence in the coming days and I want to reassure all those in the area that all force resources, as well as regional colleagues from the EMSOU Major Crime team, are working to understand the full circumstances of this incident.

“I would urge anyone who has any information about the incident to contact the force, in confidence, as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone who may be able to help detectives with their enquiries is asked to contact police including reference 240-150122.

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