Police can confirm a homicide investigation has been launched following the discovery of the bodies of a woman in her 80s and a male in his 40s at an Ayr Street, Riccarton address on Saturday.
Specialist Police teams and ESR are still carrying out a scene investigation at the address and expect it to be completed soon.
No one else is being sought in relation to the incident.
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