Husband and wife found murdered

A black car that went missing from the murdered couple's addressPolice want to know where this missing black Peugeot was on Thursday and Friday

A double murder investigation has begun after an elderly couple were found dead at an address in Wolverhampton.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Woden Road, Park Village, at about 2000 BST on Friday.

A man aged 80 and his wife, 77, were found dead at the scene. The cause of death has not yet been established.

West Midlands police said they had ruled out the possibility of a murder and suicide case.

A black Peugeot 307, registration PK56 VRW, was taken from the address and then found in Tithe Croft, Wednesfield, and detectives are keen to find out where the car was on Thursday or Friday.

The couple’s names have not yet been released, but they were last seen alive at 2000 BST on Thursday.

A police spokesman said their family had been informed and confirmed a double murder inquiry was under way.

Supt Mark Payne said: “Our thoughts are with the family of this elderly couple, and the community in which they lived.

“We are going to do everything that we can to find those responsible as quickly as possible.

“This is a major investigation with a number of extremely fast inquiries currently being undertaken.

“I would particularly appeal to anyone who may have seen this car or seen people coming or going from this address at Woden Road on Thursday or Friday.

“Tragedies like this are extremely rare but have enormous impact.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or call Crimestoppers anonymously.

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