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Police officer stabbed to death | Police officer stabbed to death |
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A woman police officer has been found stabbed to death in her home, police have revealed. | A woman police officer has been found stabbed to death in her home, police have revealed. |
The Leicestershire officer was found dead with a man, who was thought to be her partner, at her home on Friday. | |
A post-mortem examination found both the man and woman - a probationary officer with 18 months service - had died from stab wounds. | |
A police spokeswoman said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths, in Oakham, Rutland. | |
'Terrible shock' | 'Terrible shock' |
She added a file was being prepared for the coroner and the flat where the couple were found, in The Sidings, had been sealed off for forensic searches. | |
Officers were called to the address shortly before 1800 GMT, after members of her family raised concern for her welfare. | Officers were called to the address shortly before 1800 GMT, after members of her family raised concern for her welfare. |
Inquiries to trace the man's next of kin are under way, police said. He has yet to be formally identified. | |
Ch Con Matt Baggott, from Leicestershire Police, said: "The death of a colleague is a terrible shock and our thoughts are with her family and friends. | Ch Con Matt Baggott, from Leicestershire Police, said: "The death of a colleague is a terrible shock and our thoughts are with her family and friends. |
"Everything possible is being, and will continue to be, done to ensure her family and colleagues receive the support they need at this difficult time." | "Everything possible is being, and will continue to be, done to ensure her family and colleagues receive the support they need at this difficult time." |