Mother of family found dead in west London believed to have been murdered
Detective are not yet sure when the family died.
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Your support makes all the difference.The mother in a family of four who were found dead at a flat in west London is believed to have been murdered, police said.
Monika Wlodarczyk, 35, died from multiple sharp force injuries, according to a post-mortem examination carried out on Sunday.
She was found with her children Maja Wlodarczyk, 11, Dawid Wlodarczyk, three, and partner Michal Wlodarczyk, 39, at their home in Staines Road, Bedfont, Hounslow, at just after 3pm on Friday.
Mr Wlodarczyk died from sharp force injuries to the neck, the Metropolitan Police said. Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
Post-mortem examinations are due to be carried out on the children on Wednesday, and inquests into the family’s deaths are due to open and adjourn on Tuesday.
Detective are not yet sure when the family died. The alarm was raised because Maja had not been to school since June 12, and the family had stopped replying to messages.
Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley said: “I would like to assure the community that specialist detectives continue to investigate the circumstances which led to this tragic incident and I will continue to provide further updates as soon as appropriate.
“We are also continuing to support family members at this unimaginably difficult time.
“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.
“Officers remain at the location and forensic examination of the flat is ongoing.”
Anyone with information can call 101 quoting reference 5135/16Jun.