AN inquest is expected to be held after two people were found dead in a property in Colchester.

Specialist detectives are continuing to probe the circumstances which led to the death of Kelly Greer, 41, and Jonathan Parsons, 34, who are both from Colchester.

Police officers were called to Mersea Road shortly after 9.30am on Tuesday and found Ms Greer had sustained injuries.

They also found the body of Mr Parsons and the duo were pronounced dead at the scene.

Echo: Cordon - a courtyard is shut off by police officers off Fairfax RoadCordon - a courtyard is shut off by police officers off Fairfax Road (Image: Essex Police)

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An inquest delivering their provisional cause of death is now expected to be heard at Essex Coroner’s Court, in Chelmsford, in due course.

Tributes posted on social media added the news of the duo’s death was “shocking”.

Det Insp James Holmes, who is leading the police investigation, said he does not believe anyone else was involved in the incident.

He added: “My thoughts, and those of my team, are with the families and we are working hard to provide them with answers.

“We are making good progress with our investigation and are building a picture of the circumstances which led up to Kelly and Jonathan’s deaths.”