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A family of four, including a three-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, found dead at a flat in west London on Friday have been named and pictured, as police launched a homicide probe.
The bodies of Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, 3, were discovered at their home in Hounslow just after 3pm.
Metropolitan Police officers forced their way into the property on Staines Road, Bedfont, having been called to concerns about the family, who were Polish, according to neighbours.
A tearful mother said her daughter was in year six with Maja at nearby Southville primary school.
Maria Gouveia, 37, said: “It’s tragic, her parents were really good people, hard workers, the mother was a cleaner in a hotel, I think the father was a builder.
“Maja was a lovely, beautiful girl, with a strong personality, but she had not been in school for a few days.
“It’s shocking, the little boy was so sweet, he was going to start nursery in a few months, we are praying for them.”
Police are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.
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Family of four pictured
A family of four, including a three-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, found dead at a house at a flat in west London on Friday have been pictured locally, as police launched a homicide probe.
The bodies of Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, 3, were discovered at their home in Hounslow just after 3pm.
Metropolitan Police officers forced their way into the property on Staines Road, Bedfont, having been called to concerns about the family, who were Polish, according to neighbours.
The bodies of Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, 3, were discovered at their home in Hounslow just after 3pm
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Tara Cobham18 June 2023 08:531687084010
Specialist detectives are investigating
Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said specialist detectives are investigating what happened.
She said: “I would like to assure the community that specialist detectives are working to establish the circumstances which led to this tragic incident and we will provide further updates as soon as appropriate.
“Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by what has happened.”
Tara Cobham18 June 2023 11:261687081115
Maja was a ‘lovely, beautiful girl’, says mother of friend
Describing Maja as a “lovely, beautiful girl”, a tearful mother said her daughter was in year six with the 11-year-old at nearby Southville primary school and had attended a sleepover party at her house on 31 May.
Maria Gouveia, 37, said: “It’s tragic, her parents were really good people, hard workers, the mother was a cleaner in a hotel, I think the father was a builder.
“Maja was a lovely, beautiful girl, with a strong personality, but she had not been in school for a few days.
“People in her class were texting her, my daughter messaged her on Snapchat, it was not like her to go quiet.
“I think they were going to Mallorca for the dad’s 40th birthday very soon, that’s where I hoped they were when I heard about this.
“It’s shocking, the little boy was so sweet, he was going to start nursery in a few months, we are praying for them.”
Tara Cobham18 June 2023 10:381687069827
Photos show investigators at the scene
The scene in Bedfont, Hounslow
(Lucy North/PA Wire)
Police at the scene in Hounslow (Lucy North/PA)
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A man lays flowers at the scene in Bedfont, Hounslow
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Stuti Mishra18 June 2023 07:301687068027
Locals are 'devastated,' says MP
Seema Malhotra, local MP for Feltham & Heston, made a statement on Twitter after Hounslow deaths.
“Everyone will be devastated by the news that two adults and two children [were] found dead in their home in Bedfont,” she tweeted. “Specialist investigations are ongoing. Our thoughts are with their family.”
Stuti Mishra18 June 2023 07:001687066227
Community remembers ‘gorgeous’ family of four
A west London community is in “shock” after a family of four, including two young children, were found dead at their home.
Tributes flowed in for the family, who were described by one Bedfont resident as "absolutely gorgeous".
“It's tragic, her parents were really good people, hard workers, the mother was a cleaner in a hotel, I think the father was a builder,” said family friend Maria Gouveia, whose daughter was friends with Maja.
“Maja was a lovely, beautiful girl, with a strong personality, but she had not been in school for a few days.
“People in her class were texting her, my daughter messaged her on Snapchat, it was not like her to go quiet. I think they were going to Mallorca for the dad's 40th birthday very soon, that's where I hoped they were when I heard about this.
“It's shocking, the little boy was so sweet, he was going to start nursery in a few months, we are praying for them.”
Stuti Mishra18 June 2023 06:301687063967
Police ask people with pertinent information to reach out
The police are urging any individual with pertinent information on the Hounslow incident to come forward, as detectives say their investigation – which involves homicide detectives – is at an early stage.
“I would like to assure the community that specialist detectives are working to establish the circumstances which led to this tragic incident and we will provide further updates as soon as appropriate,” Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said.
“Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by what has happened.”
“Our investigation is at an early stage, and the situation remains that we are not currently seeking anybody else in connection with the incident.”
“We are however retaining an open mind, and I would ask anyone who feels they have pertinent information to contact us as soon as possible.”
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, local policing commander for west London, said: “I know the shock and distress that this terrible incident will cause among the community in Hounslow and beyond. I am also aware that this incident will be particularly upsetting for children, and I ask people to please be responsible about what they post on social media.”
“There will be additional police officers in the area across the weekend, I urge anyone with information or concerns to speak with those officers.”
”Enquiries are continuing and special post-mortem examinations will take place in due course, the police said.”
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting reference 5135/16Jun. Alternatively, information can be provided via the online form at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V28-PO1.
Stuti Mishra18 June 2023 05:521687061528
What happened in Hounslow?
A family of four, including a three-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, were found dead at a flat in Hounslow on Friday.
Officers said they were called at 3.12pm BST on Friday by a person "concerned about the welfare of the occupants".
After officers carried out a "forced entry" they discovered all four bodies.
The victims have been identified as Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, aged three.
All four were found at the property on Staines Road, Bedfont, and thought to be from the same family, police said.
Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by family liaison officers. The Metropolitan Police's investigation is being led by homicide detectives.
The force described it as "a terrible incident" and said no other parties were currently being sought.
Stuti Mishra18 June 2023 05:121687041175
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Natalie Crockett17 June 2023 23:321687037774
A west London community is in “shock” after a family of four, including two young children, were found dead at their home.
Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, and Dawid Wlodarczyk, three, were discovered dead on Friday afternoon by police who forced their way into their Hounslow flat.
“It’s tragic, her parents were really good people, hard workers, the mother was a cleaner in a hotel, I think the father was a builder,” said family friend Maria Gouveia, whose daughter was friends with Maja.
“Maja was a lovely, beautiful girl, with a strong personality, but she had not been in school for a few days.
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Natalie Crockett17 June 2023 22:36
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