27/07/2010

Inquiry Continues Into Hampshire Family Deaths

The investigation into the deaths of a family of four in Hampshire is continuing today.

The bodies of Andrew and Vicki Case and their two daughters, Phoebe, two, and one-year-old Nereya were found at their home in the New Forest village of Fordingbridge on Monday.

According to reports, the bodies were discovered by the children's grandmother, who had arrived to collect her grandchildren.

Tests have revealed that Mr Case died as a result of hanging, while Mrs Case died from knife wounds. Post-mortems are expected to be conducted on the two girls later today.

Police have confirmed that they are not searching for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

Andrew Case worked as a delivery driver at Doccombe European, while Vicki Case ran St Aldhelm's children's nursery in Sandleheath.

It is understood that the family had just returned from a family holiday in Weymouth.

Floral tributes have been left at the scene.

(KMcA/BMcC)

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