Major update after Channel 4 star, 24, found dead alongside girlfriend’s body – as cops launched murder probe

COPS have said they are not looking for anyone else after a Channel 4 star was found dead alongside his girlfriend.

Daniel Duffield, 24, was found dead with Lauren Evans, 22, at a home in Hednesford, Cannock, at 12.30pm on Tuesday.

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instagram/@daniel.duffieldThe paramedic, 24, was found dead with Lauren Evans, 22[/caption]

Detectives immediately opened a murder investigation after their bodies were discovered.

The force said post-mortems have been carried out and causes of death will be determined at an inquest.

Staffordshire Police have now confirmed that they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

Cops said that a file is now being prepared for the coroner.

Specialist officers are continuing to support the families of those involved.

Mr Duffield worked for West Midlands Ambulance Service and featured in an episode of 999: On The Frontline which was broadcast in March.

The documentary series follows ambulance crews as they attend to callouts.

Daniel appeared on the show in spring this year but now all episodes have been taken off All4 as a mark of respect. 

Lauren was a mental health nurse, originally from Bridgend, south Wales.

It is understood Daniel and Lauren were in a relationship, with their social media accounts littered with images of the pair together.

His final post showed them outside Wembley stadium for the Capital Summertime Ball.

Staffordshire Police, which has referred the call on Tuesday to the public watchdog Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after “recent police contact” with the pair, said today in a statement: “We can now confirm that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths of a woman and a man in Hednesford.”

The constabulary continued: “On Tuesday (25 June), we were alerted by our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service who were at an address in Alpine Drive in Hednesford.

“Sadly, 22-year-old Lauren Evans, from Bridgend, South Wales, and 24-year-old Daniel Duffield, from Cannock, were found inside.

“Post-mortems were concluded today (Friday 28 June). The cause of death is a matter for an inquest in due course.

“As we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths, a file is being prepared for the coroner. Specialist officers are continuing to support the families of those involved.”

Detective Superintendent Nicki Addison said: “This incident has understandably devastated the families and loved ones of those involved.

“We’d like to reiterate that the families have asked for their privacy to be respected at this tragic time. Please respect that.

“And again, we’d like to remind you that speculation is unhelpful and hurtful to the families – and can hinder our investigation.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has given us information.

“We expect the scene to be released once we’ve finished all of our investigative work and forensic examination.”

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