A woman and a 7 year old boy - believed to be Irish - have been found dead at a house in London.
Officers called to the house in The Fairway, Ruislip, west London just before 11 o'clock yesterday morning after concerns were raised.
They forced their way into the house and the bodies of the 37 year old woman and child were discovered.
The Metropolitian Police say a formal identificant has not yet taken place but it's believed the deceased are Sinead Higgins and her son Oisin O'Driscoll.
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Post mortems are to be carried out tomorrow. Next of kin have been informed
Police say the investigation is at a very early stage but it's believed a third party was not involved.
Detective Inspector Dave Bolton, from the London Metropolitan Police says : "The investigation is at a very early stage but enquiries so far lead us to believe there is a likelihood that the tragic events that led to the deaths do not involve a third party. We are appealing to anyone who has any information to come and speak with us."
